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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.09, 1,466.67 and 567.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.09, 1,466.67 and 567.35 is: 850.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.09 : 1,466.67 = 567.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.09/1,466.67 = 567.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.09x = 1,466.67 × 567.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.09x = 832,123.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,123.77/978.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.76

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