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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.49, 1,467.99 and 566.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.49, 1,467.99 and 566.91 is: 850.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.49 : 1,467.99 = 566.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.49/1,467.99 = 566.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.49x = 1,467.99 × 566.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.49x = 832,218.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,218.21/978.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.51

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