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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.34, 1,350.12 and 536.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.34, 1,350.12 and 536.26 is: 740.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.34 : 1,350.12 = 536.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.34/1,350.12 = 536.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.34x = 1,350.12 × 536.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.34x = 724,012.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,012.67/978.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.05

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