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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.68, 1,352.16 and 560.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.68, 1,352.16 and 560.01 is: 772.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.68 : 1,352.16 = 560.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.68/1,352.16 = 560.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.68x = 1,352.16 × 560.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.68x = 757,223.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,223.12/979.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.93

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