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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.11, 1,466.15 and 392.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.11, 1,466.15 and 392.97 is: 589.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.11 : 1,466.15 = 392.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.11/1,466.15 = 392.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.11x = 1,466.15 × 392.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.11x = 576,151.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,151.00/978.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.05

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