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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.75, 1,352.06 and 565.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.75, 1,352.06 and 565.83 is: 780.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.75 : 1,352.06 = 565.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.75/1,352.06 = 565.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.75x = 1,352.06 × 565.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.75x = 765,036.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,036.11/979.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.85

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