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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.83, 1,350.79 and 536.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.83, 1,350.79 and 536.73 is: 740.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.83 : 1,350.79 = 536.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.83/1,350.79 = 536.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.83x = 1,350.79 × 536.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.83x = 725,013.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,013.24/978.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.69

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