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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.06, 1,349.67 and 558.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.06, 1,349.67 and 558.45 is: 770.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.06 : 1,349.67 = 558.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.06/1,349.67 = 558.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.06x = 1,349.67 × 558.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.06x = 753,723.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,723.21/978.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.63

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