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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.25, 1,350.11 and 564.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.25, 1,350.11 and 564.25 is: 778.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.25 : 1,350.11 = 564.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.25/1,350.11 = 564.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.25x = 1,350.11 × 564.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.25x = 761,796.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,796.75/978.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.73

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