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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.58, 1,350.94 and 757.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.58, 1,350.94 and 757.04 is: 1,045.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.58 : 1,350.94 = 757.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.58/1,350.94 = 757.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.58x = 1,350.94 × 757.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.58x = 1,022,715.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,715.62/978.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.10

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