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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.75, 1,351.65 and 586.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.75, 1,351.65 and 586.63 is: 809.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.75 : 1,351.65 = 586.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.75/1,351.65 = 586.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.75x = 1,351.65 × 586.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.75x = 792,918.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,918.44/979.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.31

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