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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.39, 1,467.54 and 393.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.39, 1,467.54 and 393.22 is: 589.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.39 : 1,467.54 = 393.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.39/1,467.54 = 393.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.39x = 1,467.54 × 393.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.39x = 577,056.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,056.78/978.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.81

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