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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.63, 1,350.50 and 558.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.63, 1,350.50 and 558.91 is: 771.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.63 : 1,350.50 = 558.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.63/1,350.50 = 558.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.63x = 1,350.50 × 558.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.63x = 754,806.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,806.85/978.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.29

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