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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.43, 1,351.41 and 581.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.43, 1,351.41 and 581.23 is: 801.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.43 : 1,351.41 = 581.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.43/1,351.41 = 581.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.43x = 1,351.41 × 581.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.43x = 785,473.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,473.28/979.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.97

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