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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.45, 1,348.65 and 604.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.45, 1,348.65 and 604.60 is: 833.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.45 : 1,348.65 = 604.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.45/1,348.65 = 604.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.45x = 1,348.65 × 604.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.45x = 815,390.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,390.42/978.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.35

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