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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.36, 1,351.52 and 586.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.36, 1,351.52 and 586.38 is: 809.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.36 : 1,351.52 = 586.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.36/1,351.52 = 586.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.36x = 1,351.52 × 586.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.36x = 792,502.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,502.17/979.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.21

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