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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.62, 1,351.89 and 586.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.62, 1,351.89 and 586.57 is: 809.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.62 : 1,351.89 = 586.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.62/1,351.89 = 586.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.62x = 1,351.89 × 586.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.62x = 792,978.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,978.12/979.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.48

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