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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.52, 1,351.86 and 559.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.52, 1,351.86 and 559.94 is: 772.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.52 : 1,351.86 = 559.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.52/1,351.86 = 559.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.52x = 1,351.86 × 559.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.52x = 756,953.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,953.73/979.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.78

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