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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.35, 1,351.61 and 559.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.35, 1,351.61 and 559.76 is: 772.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.35 : 1,351.61 = 559.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.35/1,351.61 = 559.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.35x = 1,351.61 × 559.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.35x = 756,567.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,567.66/979.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.52

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