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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.49, 1,350.93 and 683.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.49, 1,350.93 and 683.25 is: 943.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.49 : 1,350.93 = 683.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.49/1,350.93 = 683.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.49x = 1,350.93 × 683.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.49x = 923,022.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,022.92/978.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.31

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