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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.84, 1,468.62 and 594.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.84, 1,468.62 and 594.36 is: 891.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.84 : 1,468.62 = 594.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.84/1,468.62 = 594.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.84x = 1,468.62 × 594.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.84x = 872,888.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,888.98/978.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.76

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