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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.13, 1,351.19 and 565.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.13, 1,351.19 and 565.37 is: 780.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.13 : 1,351.19 = 565.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.13/1,351.19 = 565.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.13x = 1,351.19 × 565.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.13x = 763,916.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,916.95/979.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.20

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