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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.67, 1,351.89 and 560.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.67, 1,351.89 and 560.00 is: 772.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.67 : 1,351.89 = 560.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.67/1,351.89 = 560.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.67x = 1,351.89 × 560.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.67x = 757,051.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,051.64/979.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.77

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