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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.92, 1,351.95 and 581.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.92, 1,351.95 and 581.49 is: 802.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.92 : 1,351.95 = 581.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.92/1,351.95 = 581.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.92x = 1,351.95 × 581.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.92x = 786,145.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,145.41/979.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.25

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