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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.08, 1,349.64 and 584.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.08, 1,349.64 and 584.96 is: 807.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.08 : 1,349.64 = 584.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.08/1,349.64 = 584.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.08x = 1,349.64 × 584.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.08x = 789,485.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,485.41/978.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.18

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