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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.65, 1,350.53 and 536.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.65, 1,350.53 and 536.56 is: 740.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.65 : 1,350.53 = 536.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.65/1,350.53 = 536.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.65x = 1,350.53 × 536.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.65x = 724,636.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,636.33/978.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.45

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