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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.24, 1,350.24 and 663.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.24, 1,350.24 and 663.68 is: 916.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.24 : 1,350.24 = 663.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.24/1,350.24 = 663.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.24x = 1,350.24 × 663.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.24x = 896,127.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,127.28/978.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.06

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