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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.51, 1,351.62 and 559.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.51, 1,351.62 and 559.96 is: 772.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.51 : 1,351.62 = 559.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.51/1,351.62 = 559.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.51x = 1,351.62 × 559.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.51x = 756,854.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,854.54/979.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.69

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