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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.33, 1,348.65 and 646.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.33, 1,348.65 and 646.18 is: 890.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.33 : 1,348.65 = 646.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.33/1,348.65 = 646.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.33x = 1,348.65 × 646.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.33x = 871,467.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,467.29/978.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.77

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