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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.73, 1,350.60 and 536.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.73, 1,350.60 and 536.62 is: 740.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.73 : 1,350.60 = 536.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.73/1,350.60 = 536.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.73x = 1,350.60 × 536.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.73x = 724,758.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,758.97/978.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.51

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