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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.46, 1,468.08 and 545.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.46, 1,468.08 and 545.92 is: 819.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.46 : 1,468.08 = 545.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.46/1,468.08 = 545.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.46x = 1,468.08 × 545.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.46x = 801,454.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,454.23/978.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.10

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