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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.50, 1,349.33 and 585.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.50, 1,349.33 and 585.45 is: 807.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.50 : 1,349.33 = 585.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.50/1,349.33 = 585.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.50x = 1,349.33 × 585.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.50x = 789,962.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,962.32/978.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.32

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