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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978, 1,349.64 and 667.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978, 1,349.64 and 667.50 is: 921.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978 : 1,349.64 = 667.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978/1,349.64 = 667.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978x = 1,349.64 × 667.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978x = 900,884.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,884.70/978
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.15

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