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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.12, 1,349.56 and 558.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.12, 1,349.56 and 558.34 is: 770.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.12 : 1,349.56 = 558.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.12/1,349.56 = 558.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.12x = 1,349.56 × 558.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.12x = 753,510.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,510.65/978.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.37

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