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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.48, 1,350.44 and 558.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.48, 1,350.44 and 558.76 is: 771.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.48 : 1,350.44 = 558.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.48/1,350.44 = 558.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.48x = 1,350.44 × 558.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.48x = 754,571.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,571.85/978.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.17

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