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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.68, 1,465.77 and 566.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.68, 1,465.77 and 566.80 is: 848.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.68 : 1,465.77 = 566.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.68/1,465.77 = 566.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.68x = 1,465.77 × 566.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.68x = 830,791.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,791.11/978.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.89

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