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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.65, 1,467.32 and 540.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.65, 1,467.32 and 540.11 is: 809.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.65 : 1,467.32 = 540.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.65/1,467.32 = 540.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.65x = 1,467.32 × 540.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.65x = 792,506.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,506.87/978.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.80

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