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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.22, 1,349.92 and 536.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.22, 1,349.92 and 536.12 is: 739.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.22 : 1,349.92 = 536.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.22/1,349.92 = 536.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.22x = 1,349.92 × 536.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.22x = 723,719.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,719.11/978.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.83

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