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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.03, 1,349.64 and 535.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.03, 1,349.64 and 535.91 is: 739.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.03 : 1,349.64 = 535.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.03/1,349.64 = 535.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.03x = 1,349.64 × 535.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.03x = 723,278.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,278.82/978.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.53

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