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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.36, 1,467.77 and 567.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.36, 1,467.77 and 567.84 is: 851.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.36 : 1,467.77 = 567.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.36/1,467.77 = 567.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.36x = 1,467.77 × 567.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.36x = 833,455.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,455.68/978.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.89

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