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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.53, 1,467.30 and 561.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.53, 1,467.30 and 561.99 is: 842.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.53 : 1,467.30 = 561.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.53/1,467.30 = 561.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.53x = 1,467.30 × 561.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.53x = 824,607.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,607.93/978.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.71

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