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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.30, 1,351.39 and 586.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.30, 1,351.39 and 586.09 is: 808.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.30 : 1,351.39 = 586.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.30/1,351.39 = 586.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.30x = 1,351.39 × 586.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.30x = 792,036.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,036.17/979.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.78

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