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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.93, 1,352.04 and 581.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.93, 1,352.04 and 581.60 is: 802.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.93 : 1,352.04 = 581.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.93/1,352.04 = 581.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.93x = 1,352.04 × 581.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.93x = 786,346.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,346.46/979.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.45

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