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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.44, 1,467.66 and 635.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.44, 1,467.66 and 635.72 is: 953.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.44 : 1,467.66 = 635.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.44/1,467.66 = 635.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.44x = 1,467.66 × 635.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.44x = 933,020.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,020.82/978.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.58

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