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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.73, 1,352.02 and 560.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.73, 1,352.02 and 560.11 is: 772.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.73 : 1,352.02 = 560.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.73/1,352.02 = 560.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.73x = 1,352.02 × 560.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.73x = 757,279.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,279.92/979.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.95

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