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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.35, 1,350.06 and 536.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.35, 1,350.06 and 536.25 is: 739.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.35 : 1,350.06 = 536.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.35/1,350.06 = 536.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.35x = 1,350.06 × 536.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.35x = 723,969.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,969.68/978.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.99

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