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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.60, 1,350.48 and 585.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.60, 1,350.48 and 585.60 is: 808.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.60 : 1,350.48 = 585.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.60/1,350.48 = 585.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.60x = 1,350.48 × 585.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.60x = 790,841.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,841.09/978.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.14

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