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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.13, 1,349.82 and 536.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.13, 1,349.82 and 536.03 is: 739.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.13 : 1,349.82 = 536.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.13/1,349.82 = 536.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.13x = 1,349.82 × 536.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.13x = 723,541.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,541.33/978.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.72

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