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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.12, 1,349.58 and 628.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.12, 1,349.58 and 628.92 is: 867.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.12 : 1,349.58 = 628.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.12/1,349.58 = 628.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.12x = 1,349.58 × 628.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.12x = 848,777.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,777.85/978.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.76

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