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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.75, 1,468.73 and 568.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.75, 1,468.73 and 568.08 is: 852.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.75 : 1,468.73 = 568.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.75/1,468.73 = 568.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.75x = 1,468.73 × 568.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.75x = 834,357.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,357.56/978.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.47

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