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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.33, 1,350.23 and 630.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.33, 1,350.23 and 630.03 is: 869.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.33 : 1,350.23 = 630.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.33/1,350.23 = 630.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.33x = 1,350.23 × 630.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.33x = 850,682.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,682.26/978.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.52

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