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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.26, 1,349.81 and 628.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.26, 1,349.81 and 628.90 is: 867.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.26 : 1,349.81 = 628.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.26/1,349.81 = 628.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.26x = 1,349.81 × 628.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.26x = 848,895.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,895.51/978.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.76

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