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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.79, 1,350.66 and 536.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.79, 1,350.66 and 536.60 is: 740.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.79 : 1,350.66 = 536.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.79/1,350.66 = 536.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.79x = 1,350.66 × 536.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.79x = 724,764.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,764.16/978.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.47

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