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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.68, 1,350.52 and 536.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.68, 1,350.52 and 536.49 is: 740.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.68 : 1,350.52 = 536.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.68/1,350.52 = 536.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.68x = 1,350.52 × 536.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.68x = 724,539.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,539.13/978.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.32

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