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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.81, 1,350.72 and 559.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.81, 1,350.72 and 559.20 is: 771.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.81 : 1,350.72 = 559.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.81/1,350.72 = 559.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.81x = 1,350.72 × 559.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.81x = 755,322.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,322.62/978.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.67

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