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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.62, 1,350.27 and 585.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.62, 1,350.27 and 585.77 is: 808.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.62 : 1,350.27 = 585.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.62/1,350.27 = 585.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.62x = 1,350.27 × 585.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.62x = 790,940.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,940.91/978.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.22

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