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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.12, 1,466.84 and 588.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.12, 1,466.84 and 588.56 is: 882.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.12 : 1,466.84 = 588.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.12/1,466.84 = 588.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.12x = 1,466.84 × 588.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.12x = 863,320.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,320.41/978.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.63

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