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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978, 1,350.22 and 745.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978, 1,350.22 and 745.56 is: 1,029.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978 : 1,350.22 = 745.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978/1,350.22 = 745.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978x = 1,350.22 × 745.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978x = 1,006,670.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,670.02/978
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.31

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