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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.80, 1,350.70 and 536.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.80, 1,350.70 and 536.70 is: 740.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.80 : 1,350.70 = 536.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.80/1,350.70 = 536.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.80x = 1,350.70 × 536.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.80x = 724,920.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,920.69/978.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.62

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