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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.68, 1,350.02 and 585.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.68, 1,350.02 and 585.48 is: 807.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.68 : 1,350.02 = 585.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.68/1,350.02 = 585.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.68x = 1,350.02 × 585.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.68x = 790,405.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,405.35/978.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.62

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