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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.27, 1,465.16 and 566.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.27, 1,465.16 and 566.39 is: 848.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.27 : 1,465.16 = 566.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.27/1,465.16 = 566.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.27x = 1,465.16 × 566.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.27x = 829,850.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,850.49/978.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.28

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