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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.71, 1,350.51 and 536.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.71, 1,350.51 and 536.61 is: 740.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.71 : 1,350.51 = 536.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.71/1,350.51 = 536.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.71x = 1,350.51 × 536.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.71x = 724,697.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,697.17/978.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.46

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