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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.12, 1,349.74 and 584.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.12, 1,349.74 and 584.90 is: 807.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.12 : 1,349.74 = 584.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.12/1,349.74 = 584.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.12x = 1,349.74 × 584.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.12x = 789,462.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,462.93/978.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.12

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