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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.12, 1,351.61 and 586.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.12, 1,351.61 and 586.07 is: 809.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.12 : 1,351.61 = 586.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.12/1,351.61 = 586.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.12x = 1,351.61 × 586.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.12x = 792,128.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,128.38/979.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.02

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