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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.03, 1,349.15 and 584.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.03, 1,349.15 and 584.96 is: 806.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.03 : 1,349.15 = 584.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.03/1,349.15 = 584.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.03x = 1,349.15 × 584.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.03x = 789,189.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,189.11/978.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.92

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