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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.29, 1,349.97 and 536.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.29, 1,349.97 and 536.19 is: 739.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.29 : 1,349.97 = 536.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.29/1,349.97 = 536.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.29x = 1,349.97 × 536.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.29x = 723,833.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,833.34/978.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.90

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