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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.13, 1,466.07 and 544.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.13, 1,466.07 and 544.42 is: 816.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.13 : 1,466.07 = 544.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.13/1,466.07 = 544.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.13x = 1,466.07 × 544.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.13x = 798,157.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,157.83/978.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.00

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