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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.12, 1,467.36 and 592.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.12, 1,467.36 and 592.56 is: 888.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.12 : 1,467.36 = 592.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.12/1,467.36 = 592.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.12x = 1,467.36 × 592.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.12x = 869,498.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,498.84/978.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.95

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