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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.24, 1,351.53 and 586.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.24, 1,351.53 and 586.18 is: 809.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.24 : 1,351.53 = 586.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.24/1,351.53 = 586.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.24x = 1,351.53 × 586.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.24x = 792,239.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,239.86/979.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.04

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