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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.32, 1,351.20 and 559.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.32, 1,351.20 and 559.62 is: 772.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.32 : 1,351.20 = 559.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.32/1,351.20 = 559.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.32x = 1,351.20 × 559.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.32x = 756,158.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,158.54/979.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.13

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