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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.52, 1,351.76 and 565.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.52, 1,351.76 and 565.44 is: 780.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.52 : 1,351.76 = 565.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.52/1,351.76 = 565.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.52x = 1,351.76 × 565.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.52x = 764,339.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,339.17/979.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.32

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