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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.85, 1,348.50 and 578.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.85, 1,348.50 and 578.58 is: 798.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.85 : 1,348.50 = 578.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.85/1,348.50 = 578.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.85x = 1,348.50 × 578.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.85x = 780,215.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,215.13/976.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.71

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