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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.58, 1,467.06 and 515.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.58, 1,467.06 and 515.67 is: 773.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.58 : 1,467.06 = 515.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.58/1,467.06 = 515.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.58x = 1,467.06 × 515.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.58x = 756,518.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,518.83/978.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.08

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