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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.25, 1,350 and 536.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.25, 1,350 and 536.17 is: 739.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.25 : 1,350 = 536.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.25/1,350 = 536.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.25x = 1,350 × 536.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.25x = 723,829.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,829.50/978.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.92

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