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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.22, 1,349.91 and 585.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.22, 1,349.91 and 585.17 is: 807.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.22 : 1,349.91 = 585.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.22/1,349.91 = 585.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.22x = 1,349.91 × 585.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.22x = 789,926.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,926.83/978.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.51

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