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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.74, 1,350.46 and 585.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.74, 1,350.46 and 585.99 is: 808.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.74 : 1,350.46 = 585.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.74/1,350.46 = 585.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.74x = 1,350.46 × 585.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.74x = 791,353.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,353.13/978.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.54

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