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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.59, 1,350.46 and 530.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.59, 1,350.46 and 530.47 is: 732.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.59 : 1,350.46 = 530.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.59/1,350.46 = 530.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.59x = 1,350.46 × 530.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.59x = 716,373.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,373.27/978.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.04

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