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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.14, 1,349.82 and 558.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.14, 1,349.82 and 558.52 is: 770.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.14 : 1,349.82 = 558.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.14/1,349.82 = 558.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.14x = 1,349.82 × 558.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.14x = 753,898.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,898.09/978.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.74

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