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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.65, 1,350.56 and 585.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.65, 1,350.56 and 585.80 is: 808.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.65 : 1,350.56 = 585.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.65/1,350.56 = 585.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.65x = 1,350.56 × 585.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.65x = 791,148.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,148.37/978.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.41

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