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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.92, 1,352.34 and 587.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.92, 1,352.34 and 587.16 is: 810.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.92 : 1,352.34 = 587.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.92/1,352.34 = 587.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.92x = 1,352.34 × 587.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.92x = 794,039.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,039.95/979.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.31

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