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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.82, 1,350.80 and 536.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.82, 1,350.80 and 536.77 is: 740.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.82 : 1,350.80 = 536.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.82/1,350.80 = 536.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.82x = 1,350.80 × 536.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.82x = 725,068.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,068.92/978.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.76

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