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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.54, 1,350.40 and 536.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.54, 1,350.40 and 536.44 is: 740.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.54 : 1,350.40 = 536.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.54/1,350.40 = 536.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.54x = 1,350.40 × 536.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.54x = 724,408.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,408.58/978.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.30

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