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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.29, 1,350.03 and 558.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.29, 1,350.03 and 558.63 is: 770.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.29 : 1,350.03 = 558.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.29/1,350.03 = 558.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.29x = 1,350.03 × 558.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.29x = 754,167.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,167.26/978.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.90

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