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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.48, 1,350.18 and 663.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.48, 1,350.18 and 663.12 is: 915.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.48 : 1,350.18 = 663.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.48/1,350.18 = 663.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.48x = 1,350.18 × 663.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.48x = 895,331.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,331.36/978.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.02

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