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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.25, 1,349.58 and 642.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.25, 1,349.58 and 642.06 is: 885.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.25 : 1,349.58 = 642.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.25/1,349.58 = 642.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.25x = 1,349.58 × 642.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.25x = 866,511.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,511.33/978.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.78

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