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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.12, 1,349.68 and 585.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.12, 1,349.68 and 585.08 is: 807.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.12 : 1,349.68 = 585.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.12/1,349.68 = 585.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.12x = 1,349.68 × 585.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.12x = 789,670.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,670.77/978.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.34

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