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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.07, 1,349.63 and 558.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.07, 1,349.63 and 558.44 is: 770.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.07 : 1,349.63 = 558.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.07/1,349.63 = 558.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.07x = 1,349.63 × 558.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.07x = 753,687.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,687.38/978.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.59

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