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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.93, 1,350.36 and 585.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.93, 1,350.36 and 585.73 is: 807.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.93 : 1,350.36 = 585.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.93/1,350.36 = 585.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.93x = 1,350.36 × 585.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.93x = 790,944.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,944.45/978.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.97

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