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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.32, 1,351.44 and 581.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.32, 1,351.44 and 581.08 is: 801.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.32 : 1,351.44 = 581.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.32/1,351.44 = 581.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.32x = 1,351.44 × 581.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.32x = 785,294.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,294.76/979.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.88

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