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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.76, 1,351.60 and 565.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.76, 1,351.60 and 565.52 is: 780.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.76 : 1,351.60 = 565.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.76/1,351.60 = 565.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.76x = 1,351.60 × 565.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.76x = 764,356.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,356.83/979.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.15

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