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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.07, 1,349.67 and 535.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.07, 1,349.67 and 535.88 is: 739.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.07 : 1,349.67 = 535.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.07/1,349.67 = 535.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.07x = 1,349.67 × 535.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.07x = 723,261.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,261.16/978.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.48

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