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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.17, 1,467.17 and 567.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.17, 1,467.17 and 567.05 is: 850.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.17 : 1,467.17 = 567.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.17/1,467.17 = 567.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.17x = 1,467.17 × 567.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.17x = 831,952.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,952.83/978.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.52

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