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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.84, 1,467.80 and 568.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.84, 1,467.80 and 568.10 is: 851.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.84 : 1,467.80 = 568.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.84/1,467.80 = 568.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.84x = 1,467.80 × 568.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.84x = 833,862.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,862.27/978.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.89

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