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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.32, 1,466.04 and 875.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.32, 1,466.04 and 875.60 is: 1,312.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.32 : 1,466.04 = 875.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.32/1,466.04 = 875.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.32x = 1,466.04 × 875.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.32x = 1,283,664.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,664.62/978.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.11

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