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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.02, 1,351.17 and 585.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.02, 1,351.17 and 585.99 is: 808.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.02 : 1,351.17 = 585.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.02/1,351.17 = 585.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.02x = 1,351.17 × 585.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.02x = 791,772.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,772.11/979.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.74

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