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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.80, 1,352.09 and 560.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.80, 1,352.09 and 560.22 is: 773.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.80 : 1,352.09 = 560.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.80/1,352.09 = 560.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.80x = 1,352.09 × 560.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.80x = 757,464.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,464.19/979.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.08

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