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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.60, 1,351.75 and 560.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.60, 1,351.75 and 560.06 is: 772.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.60 : 1,351.75 = 560.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.60/1,351.75 = 560.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.60x = 1,351.75 × 560.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.60x = 757,061.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,061.11/979.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.83

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