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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.78, 1,470.45 and 585.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.78, 1,470.45 and 585.99 is: 876.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.78 : 1,470.45 = 585.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.78/1,470.45 = 585.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.78x = 1,470.45 × 585.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.78x = 861,669.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,669.00/982.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.77

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