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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.20, 1,351.01 and 580.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.20, 1,351.01 and 580.68 is: 801.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.20 : 1,351.01 = 580.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.20/1,351.01 = 580.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.20x = 1,351.01 × 580.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.20x = 784,505.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,505.94/979.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.17

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