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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.32, 1,464.60 and 704.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.32, 1,464.60 and 704.40 is: 1,054.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.32 : 1,464.60 = 704.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.32/1,464.60 = 704.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.32x = 1,464.60 × 704.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.32x = 1,031,664.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,664.24/978.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.53

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