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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.72, 1,467.84 and 654.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.72, 1,467.84 and 654.36 is: 981.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.72 : 1,467.84 = 654.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.72/1,467.84 = 654.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.72x = 1,467.84 × 654.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.72x = 960,495.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,495.78/978.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.38

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