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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.96, 1,352.37 and 587.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.96, 1,352.37 and 587.02 is: 810.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.96 : 1,352.37 = 587.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.96/1,352.37 = 587.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.96x = 1,352.37 × 587.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.96x = 793,868.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,868.24/979.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.10

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