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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.39, 1,351.69 and 559.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.39, 1,351.69 and 559.81 is: 772.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.39 : 1,351.69 = 559.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.39/1,351.69 = 559.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.39x = 1,351.69 × 559.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.39x = 756,689.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,689.87/979.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.61

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