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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.08, 1,350.82 and 759.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.08, 1,350.82 and 759.64 is: 1,049.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.08 : 1,350.82 = 759.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.08/1,350.82 = 759.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.08x = 1,350.82 × 759.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.08x = 1,026,136.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,136.90/978.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.13

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