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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.29, 1,350.47 and 624.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.29, 1,350.47 and 624.67 is: 862.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.29 : 1,350.47 = 624.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.29/1,350.47 = 624.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.29x = 1,350.47 × 624.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.29x = 843,591.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,591.60/978.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.32

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