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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.12, 1,468.53 and 545.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.12, 1,468.53 and 545.58 is: 819.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.12 : 1,468.53 = 545.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.12/1,468.53 = 545.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.12x = 1,468.53 × 545.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.12x = 801,200.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,200.60/978.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.12

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