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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.14, 1,349.87 and 585.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.14, 1,349.87 and 585.29 is: 807.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.14 : 1,349.87 = 585.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.14/1,349.87 = 585.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.14x = 1,349.87 × 585.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.14x = 790,065.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,065.86/978.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.72

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