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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.80, 1,347.99 and 578.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.80, 1,347.99 and 578.58 is: 798.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.80 : 1,347.99 = 578.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.80/1,347.99 = 578.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.80x = 1,347.99 × 578.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.80x = 779,920.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,920.05/976.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.44

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