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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.04, 1,349.73 and 535.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.04, 1,349.73 and 535.96 is: 739.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.04 : 1,349.73 = 535.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.04/1,349.73 = 535.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.04x = 1,349.73 × 535.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.04x = 723,401.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,401.29/978.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.64

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