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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.40, 1,351.68 and 586.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.40, 1,351.68 and 586.52 is: 809.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.40 : 1,351.68 = 586.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.40/1,351.68 = 586.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.40x = 1,351.68 × 586.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.40x = 792,787.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,787.35/979.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.46

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