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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.78, 1,350.49 and 559.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.78, 1,350.49 and 559.02 is: 771.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.78 : 1,350.49 = 559.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.78/1,350.49 = 559.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.78x = 1,350.49 × 559.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.78x = 754,950.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,950.92/978.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.32

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