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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.01, 1,349.45 and 623.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.01, 1,349.45 and 623.30 is: 860.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.01 : 1,349.45 = 623.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.01/1,349.45 = 623.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.01x = 1,349.45 × 623.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.01x = 841,112.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,112.19/978.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.02

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