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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.83, 1,350.78 and 536.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.83, 1,350.78 and 536.75 is: 740.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.83 : 1,350.78 = 536.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.83/1,350.78 = 536.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.83x = 1,350.78 × 536.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.83x = 725,031.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,031.26/978.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.71

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