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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.85, 1,352.15 and 586.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.85, 1,352.15 and 586.80 is: 809.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.85 : 1,352.15 = 586.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.85/1,352.15 = 586.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.85x = 1,352.15 × 586.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.85x = 793,438.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,438.69/979.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.76

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