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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.59, 1,351.89 and 559.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.59, 1,351.89 and 559.77 is: 772.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.59 : 1,351.89 = 559.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.59/1,351.89 = 559.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.59x = 1,351.89 × 559.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.59x = 756,747.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,747.47/979.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.51

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