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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.16, 1,349.41 and 585.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.16, 1,349.41 and 585.04 is: 807.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.16 : 1,349.41 = 585.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.16/1,349.41 = 585.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.16x = 1,349.41 × 585.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.16x = 789,458.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,458.83/978.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.09

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