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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.94, 1,350.75 and 585.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.94, 1,350.75 and 585.82 is: 808.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.94 : 1,350.75 = 585.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.94/1,350.75 = 585.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.94x = 1,350.75 × 585.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.94x = 791,296.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,296.37/978.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.32

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