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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.16, 1,349.82 and 585.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.16, 1,349.82 and 585.11 is: 807.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.16 : 1,349.82 = 585.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.16/1,349.82 = 585.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.16x = 1,349.82 × 585.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.16x = 789,786.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,786.43/978.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.42

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