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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.11, 1,350.66 and 580.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.11, 1,350.66 and 580.54 is: 800.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.11 : 1,350.66 = 580.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.11/1,350.66 = 580.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.11x = 1,350.66 × 580.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.11x = 784,112.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,112.16/979.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.84

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