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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.14, 1,351.25 and 586.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.14, 1,351.25 and 586.29 is: 809.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.14 : 1,351.25 = 586.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.14/1,351.25 = 586.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.14x = 1,351.25 × 586.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.14x = 792,224.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,224.36/979.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.10

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