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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.75, 1,467.05 and 631.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.75, 1,467.05 and 631.26 is: 946.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.75 : 1,467.05 = 631.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.75/1,467.05 = 631.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.75x = 1,467.05 × 631.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.75x = 926,086.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,086.83/978.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.19

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