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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.26, 1,349.92 and 558.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.26, 1,349.92 and 558.62 is: 770.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.26 : 1,349.92 = 558.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.26/1,349.92 = 558.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.26x = 1,349.92 × 558.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.26x = 754,084.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,084.16/978.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.85

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