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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.38, 1,350.17 and 530.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.38, 1,350.17 and 530.27 is: 731.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.38 : 1,350.17 = 530.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.38/1,350.17 = 530.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.38x = 1,350.17 × 530.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.38x = 715,949.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,949.65/978.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.77

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