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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.90, 1,351.69 and 586.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.90, 1,351.69 and 586.85 is: 809.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.90 : 1,351.69 = 586.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.90/1,351.69 = 586.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.90x = 1,351.69 × 586.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.90x = 793,231.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,231.05/979.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.50

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