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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.36, 1,351.20 and 586.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.36, 1,351.20 and 586.30 is: 808.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.36 : 1,351.20 = 586.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.36/1,351.20 = 586.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.36x = 1,351.20 × 586.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.36x = 792,208.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,208.56/979.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.90

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