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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.36, 1,348.93 and 646.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.36, 1,348.93 and 646.26 is: 891.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.36 : 1,348.93 = 646.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.36/1,348.93 = 646.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.36x = 1,348.93 × 646.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.36x = 871,761.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,761.02/978.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.04

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