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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.07, 1,349.67 and 558.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.07, 1,349.67 and 558.37 is: 770.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.07 : 1,349.67 = 558.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.07/1,349.67 = 558.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.07x = 1,349.67 × 558.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.07x = 753,615.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,615.24/978.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.51

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