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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.74, 1,350.21 and 564.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.74, 1,350.21 and 564.50 is: 778.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.74 : 1,350.21 = 564.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.74/1,350.21 = 564.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.74x = 1,350.21 × 564.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.74x = 762,193.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,193.55/978.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.75

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