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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.57, 1,350.35 and 536.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.57, 1,350.35 and 536.47 is: 740.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.57 : 1,350.35 = 536.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.57/1,350.35 = 536.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.57x = 1,350.35 × 536.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.57x = 724,422.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,422.26/978.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.29

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