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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.61, 1,350.44 and 536.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.61, 1,350.44 and 536.53 is: 740.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.61 : 1,350.44 = 536.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.61/1,350.44 = 536.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.61x = 1,350.44 × 536.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.61x = 724,548.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,548.89/978.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.39

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