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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.08, 1,350.57 and 714.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.08, 1,350.57 and 714.02 is: 985.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.08 : 1,350.57 = 714.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.08/1,350.57 = 714.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.08x = 1,350.57 × 714.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.08x = 964,329.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,329.92/978.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.95

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