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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.37, 1,350.10 and 558.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.37, 1,350.10 and 558.74 is: 771.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.37 : 1,350.10 = 558.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.37/1,350.10 = 558.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.37x = 1,350.10 × 558.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.37x = 754,354.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,354.87/978.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.03

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