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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.61, 1,351.81 and 586.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.61, 1,351.81 and 586.67 is: 809.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.61 : 1,351.81 = 586.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.61/1,351.81 = 586.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.61x = 1,351.81 × 586.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.61x = 793,066.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,066.37/979.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.57

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