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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.52, 1,467.06 and 593.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.52, 1,467.06 and 593.68 is: 890.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.52 : 1,467.06 = 593.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.52/1,467.06 = 593.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.52x = 1,467.06 × 593.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.52x = 870,964.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,964.18/978.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.08

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