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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.51, 1,350.35 and 530.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.51, 1,350.35 and 530.39 is: 731.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.51 : 1,350.35 = 530.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.51/1,350.35 = 530.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.51x = 1,350.35 × 530.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.51x = 716,208.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,208.76/978.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.94

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