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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.91, 1,348.11 and 578.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.91, 1,348.11 and 578.39 is: 798.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.91 : 1,348.11 = 578.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.91/1,348.11 = 578.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.91x = 1,348.11 × 578.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.91x = 779,726.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,726.60/976.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.16

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