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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.64, 1,350.50 and 536.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.64, 1,350.50 and 536.52 is: 740.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.64 : 1,350.50 = 536.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.64/1,350.50 = 536.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.64x = 1,350.50 × 536.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.64x = 724,570.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,570.26/978.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.38

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