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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.37, 1,350.34 and 580.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.37, 1,350.34 and 580.12 is: 800.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.37 : 1,350.34 = 580.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.37/1,350.34 = 580.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.37x = 1,350.34 × 580.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.37x = 783,354.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,354.41/978.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.68

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