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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.82, 1,352.16 and 586.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.82, 1,352.16 and 586.84 is: 809.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.82 : 1,352.16 = 586.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.82/1,352.16 = 586.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.82x = 1,352.16 × 586.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.82x = 793,501.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,501.57/979.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.84

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