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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.02, 1,467.02 and 491.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.02, 1,467.02 and 491.07 is: 736.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.02 : 1,467.02 = 491.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.02/1,467.02 = 491.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.02x = 1,467.02 × 491.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.02x = 720,410.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,410.74/978.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.61

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