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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.37, 1,350.27 and 558.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.37, 1,350.27 and 558.79 is: 771.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.37 : 1,350.27 = 558.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.37/1,350.27 = 558.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.37x = 1,350.27 × 558.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.37x = 754,514.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,514.00/978.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.20

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