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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.45, 1,350.23 and 585.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.45, 1,350.23 and 585.69 is: 808.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.45 : 1,350.23 = 585.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.45/1,350.23 = 585.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.45x = 1,350.23 × 585.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.45x = 790,813.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,813.28/978.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.23

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