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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.63, 1,351.93 and 586.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.63, 1,351.93 and 586.58 is: 809.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.63 : 1,351.93 = 586.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.63/1,351.93 = 586.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.63x = 1,351.93 × 586.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.63x = 793,013.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,013.19/979.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.50

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