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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.79, 1,350.59 and 559.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.79, 1,350.59 and 559.07 is: 771.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.79 : 1,350.59 = 559.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.79/1,350.59 = 559.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.79x = 1,350.59 × 559.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.79x = 755,074.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,074.93/978.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.44

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