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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.93, 1,351.08 and 586.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.93, 1,351.08 and 586.08 is: 808.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.93 : 1,351.08 = 586.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.93/1,351.08 = 586.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.93x = 1,351.08 × 586.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.93x = 791,840.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,840.97/978.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.88

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