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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.43, 1,465.39 and 566.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.43, 1,465.39 and 566.55 is: 848.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.43 : 1,465.39 = 566.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.43/1,465.39 = 566.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.43x = 1,465.39 × 566.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.43x = 830,216.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,216.70/978.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.52

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