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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.84, 1,350.70 and 559.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.84, 1,350.70 and 559.15 is: 771.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.84 : 1,350.70 = 559.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.84/1,350.70 = 559.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.84x = 1,350.70 × 559.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.84x = 755,239.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,239.13/978.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.57

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