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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.73, 1,350.66 and 559.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.73, 1,350.66 and 559.09 is: 771.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.73 : 1,350.66 = 559.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.73/1,350.66 = 559.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.73x = 1,350.66 × 559.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.73x = 755,140.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,140.50/978.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.55

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