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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.75, 1,350.81 and 630.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.75, 1,350.81 and 630.18 is: 869.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.75 : 1,350.81 = 630.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.75/1,350.81 = 630.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.75x = 1,350.81 × 630.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.75x = 851,253.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,253.45/978.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.74

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