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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.71, 1,468.11 and 545.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.71, 1,468.11 and 545.54 is: 818.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.71 : 1,468.11 = 545.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.71/1,468.11 = 545.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.71x = 1,468.11 × 545.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.71x = 800,912.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,912.73/978.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.34

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