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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.77, 1,465.27 and 653.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.77, 1,465.27 and 653.33 is: 978.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.77 : 1,465.27 = 653.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.77/1,465.27 = 653.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.77x = 1,465.27 × 653.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.77x = 957,295.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,295.89/978.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.07

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