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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.05, 1,348.88 and 712.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.05, 1,348.88 and 712.58 is: 982.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.05 : 1,348.88 = 712.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.05/1,348.88 = 712.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.05x = 1,348.88 × 712.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.05x = 961,174.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,174.60/978.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.74

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