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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.40, 1,347.67 and 578.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.40, 1,347.67 and 578.08 is: 797.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.40 : 1,347.67 = 578.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.40/1,347.67 = 578.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.40x = 1,347.67 × 578.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.40x = 779,059.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,059.63/976.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.89

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