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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.83, 1,348.33 and 578.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.83, 1,348.33 and 578.46 is: 798.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.83 : 1,348.33 = 578.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.83/1,348.33 = 578.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.83x = 1,348.33 × 578.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.83x = 779,954.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,954.97/976.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.46

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