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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.54, 1,468.35 and 545.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.54, 1,468.35 and 545.46 is: 818.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.54 : 1,468.35 = 545.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.54/1,468.35 = 545.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.54x = 1,468.35 × 545.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.54x = 800,926.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,926.19/978.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.49

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