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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.55, 1,351.73 and 586.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.55, 1,351.73 and 586.34 is: 809.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.55 : 1,351.73 = 586.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.55/1,351.73 = 586.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.55x = 1,351.73 × 586.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.55x = 792,573.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,573.37/979.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.12

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