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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.48, 1,350.75 and 605.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.48, 1,350.75 and 605.67 is: 836.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.48 : 1,350.75 = 605.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.48/1,350.75 = 605.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.48x = 1,350.75 × 605.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.48x = 818,108.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,108.75/978.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.10

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