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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.71, 1,352.12 and 586.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.71, 1,352.12 and 586.73 is: 809.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.71 : 1,352.12 = 586.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.71/1,352.12 = 586.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.71x = 1,352.12 × 586.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.71x = 793,329.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,329.81/979.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.76

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