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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.41, 1,350.47 and 558.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.41, 1,350.47 and 558.99 is: 771.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.41 : 1,350.47 = 558.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.41/1,350.47 = 558.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.41x = 1,350.47 × 558.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.41x = 754,900.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,900.62/978.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.56

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