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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.50, 1,350.45 and 564.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.50, 1,350.45 and 564.50 is: 779.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.50 : 1,350.45 = 564.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.50/1,350.45 = 564.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.50x = 1,350.45 × 564.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.50x = 762,329.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,329.03/978.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.08

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