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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.36, 1,349.91 and 628.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.36, 1,349.91 and 628.98 is: 867.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.36 : 1,349.91 = 628.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.36/1,349.91 = 628.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.36x = 1,349.91 × 628.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.36x = 849,066.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,066.39/978.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.85

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