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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.60, 1,350.06 and 646.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.60, 1,350.06 and 646.56 is: 891.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.60 : 1,350.06 = 646.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.60/1,350.06 = 646.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.60x = 1,350.06 × 646.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.60x = 872,894.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,894.79/978.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.98

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