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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.08, 1,349.77 and 536.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.08, 1,349.77 and 536.01 is: 739.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.08 : 1,349.77 = 536.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.08/1,349.77 = 536.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.08x = 1,349.77 × 536.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.08x = 723,489.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,489.20/978.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.70

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