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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.48, 1,357.04 and 896.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.48, 1,357.04 and 896.48 is: 1,243.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.48 : 1,357.04 = 896.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.48/1,357.04 = 896.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.48x = 1,357.04 × 896.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.48x = 1,216,559.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,559.22/978.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.32

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