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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.80, 1,351.94 and 586.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.80, 1,351.94 and 586.77 is: 809.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.80 : 1,351.94 = 586.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.80/1,351.94 = 586.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.80x = 1,351.94 × 586.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.80x = 793,274.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,274.90/979.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.63

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