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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.90, 1,352.43 and 560.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.90, 1,352.43 and 560.39 is: 773.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.90 : 1,352.43 = 560.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.90/1,352.43 = 560.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.90x = 1,352.43 × 560.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.90x = 757,881.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,881.49/979.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.43

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