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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.26, 1,349.87 and 628.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.26, 1,349.87 and 628.88 is: 867.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.26 : 1,349.87 = 628.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.26/1,349.87 = 628.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.26x = 1,349.87 × 628.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.26x = 848,906.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,906.25/978.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.77

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