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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.96, 1,350.98 and 586

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.96, 1,350.98 and 586 is: 808.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.96 : 1,350.98 = 586 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.96/1,350.98 = 586/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.96x = 1,350.98 × 586
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.96x = 791,674.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,674.28/978.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.69

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