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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.31, 1,350.00 and 536.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.31, 1,350.00 and 536.13 is: 739.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.31 : 1,350.00 = 536.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.31/1,350.00 = 536.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.31x = 1,350.00 × 536.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.31x = 723,771.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,771.12/978.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.82

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