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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.60, 1,350.38 and 559.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.60, 1,350.38 and 559.05 is: 771.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.60 : 1,350.38 = 559.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.60/1,350.38 = 559.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.60x = 1,350.38 × 559.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.60x = 754,927.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,927.14/978.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.44

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