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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.21, 1,350.38 and 624.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.21, 1,350.38 and 624.62 is: 862.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.21 : 1,350.38 = 624.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.21/1,350.38 = 624.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.21x = 1,350.38 × 624.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.21x = 843,464.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,464.48/978.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.25

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