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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.56, 1,350.39 and 536.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.56, 1,350.39 and 536.45 is: 740.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.56 : 1,350.39 = 536.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.56/1,350.39 = 536.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.56x = 1,350.39 × 536.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.56x = 724,416.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,416.72/978.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.29

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