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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.66, 1,350.81 and 585.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.66, 1,350.81 and 585.99 is: 808.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.66 : 1,350.81 = 585.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.66/1,350.81 = 585.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.66x = 1,350.81 × 585.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.66x = 791,561.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,561.15/978.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.82

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