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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.74, 1,465.16 and 631.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.74, 1,465.16 and 631.39 is: 945.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.74 : 1,465.16 = 631.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.74/1,465.16 = 631.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.74x = 1,465.16 × 631.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.74x = 925,087.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,087.37/978.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.18

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