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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.21, 1,467.36 and 545.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.21, 1,467.36 and 545.04 is: 817.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.21 : 1,467.36 = 545.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.21/1,467.36 = 545.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.21x = 1,467.36 × 545.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.21x = 799,769.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,769.89/978.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.59

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