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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.46, 1,467.72 and 545.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.46, 1,467.72 and 545.38 is: 818.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.46 : 1,467.72 = 545.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.46/1,467.72 = 545.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.46x = 1,467.72 × 545.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.46x = 800,465.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,465.13/978.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.09

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