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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.20, 1,351.34 and 586.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.20, 1,351.34 and 586.46 is: 809.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.20 : 1,351.34 = 586.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.20/1,351.34 = 586.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.20x = 1,351.34 × 586.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.20x = 792,497.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,497.17/979.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.33

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