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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.43, 1,351.38 and 559.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.43, 1,351.38 and 559.73 is: 772.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.43 : 1,351.38 = 559.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.43/1,351.38 = 559.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.43x = 1,351.38 × 559.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.43x = 756,401.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,401.75/979.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.29

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