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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.76, 1,467.90 and 594.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.76, 1,467.90 and 594.28 is: 891.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.76 : 1,467.90 = 594.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.76/1,467.90 = 594.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.76x = 1,467.90 × 594.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.76x = 872,343.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,343.61/978.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.27

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