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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.11, 1,351.12 and 585.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.11, 1,351.12 and 585.90 is: 808.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.11 : 1,351.12 = 585.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.11/1,351.12 = 585.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.11x = 1,351.12 × 585.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.11x = 791,621.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,621.21/979.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.51

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