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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.26, 1,348.92 and 623.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.26, 1,348.92 and 623.62 is: 859.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.26 : 1,348.92 = 623.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.26/1,348.92 = 623.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.26x = 1,348.92 × 623.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.26x = 841,215.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,215.30/978.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.91

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