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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.11, 1,349.74 and 535.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.11, 1,349.74 and 535.93 is: 739.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.11 : 1,349.74 = 535.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.11/1,349.74 = 535.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.11x = 1,349.74 × 535.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.11x = 723,361.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,361.44/978.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.55

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