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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.94, 1,351.08 and 580.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.94, 1,351.08 and 580.66 is: 801.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.94 : 1,351.08 = 580.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.94/1,351.08 = 580.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.94x = 1,351.08 × 580.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.94x = 784,518.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,518.11/978.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.40

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