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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.61, 1,350.51 and 536.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.61, 1,350.51 and 536.51 is: 740.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.61 : 1,350.51 = 536.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.61/1,350.51 = 536.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.61x = 1,350.51 × 536.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.61x = 724,562.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,562.12/978.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.40

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