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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.59, 1,467.43 and 567.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.59, 1,467.43 and 567.86 is: 851.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.59 : 1,467.43 = 567.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.59/1,467.43 = 567.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.59x = 1,467.43 × 567.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.59x = 833,284.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,284.62/978.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.52

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