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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.48, 1,351.56 and 575.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.48, 1,351.56 and 575.74 is: 794.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.48 : 1,351.56 = 575.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.48/1,351.56 = 575.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.48x = 1,351.56 × 575.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.48x = 778,147.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,147.15/979.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.45

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