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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.74, 1,351.86 and 586.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.74, 1,351.86 and 586.68 is: 809.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.74 : 1,351.86 = 586.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.74/1,351.86 = 586.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.74x = 1,351.86 × 586.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.74x = 793,109.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,109.22/979.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.51

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