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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.33, 1,349.92 and 646.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.33, 1,349.92 and 646.58 is: 892.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.33 : 1,349.92 = 646.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.33/1,349.92 = 646.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.33x = 1,349.92 × 646.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.33x = 872,837.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,837.28/978.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.17

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