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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.62, 1,352.26 and 586.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.62, 1,352.26 and 586.56 is: 809.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.62 : 1,352.26 = 586.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.62/1,352.26 = 586.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.62x = 1,352.26 × 586.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.62x = 793,181.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,181.63/979.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.68

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