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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.60, 1,351.74 and 586.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.60, 1,351.74 and 586.60 is: 809.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.60 : 1,351.74 = 586.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.60/1,351.74 = 586.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.60x = 1,351.74 × 586.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.60x = 792,930.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,930.68/979.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.44

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