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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.72, 1,352.13 and 586.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.72, 1,352.13 and 586.73 is: 809.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.72 : 1,352.13 = 586.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.72/1,352.13 = 586.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.72x = 1,352.13 × 586.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.72x = 793,336.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,336.41/979.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.76

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