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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.75, 1,350.81 and 717.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.75, 1,350.81 and 717.12 is: 989.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.75 : 1,350.81 = 717.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.75/1,350.81 = 717.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.75x = 1,350.81 × 717.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.75x = 968,692.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,692.87/978.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.72

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