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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.85, 1,350.77 and 536.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.85, 1,350.77 and 536.74 is: 740.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.85 : 1,350.77 = 536.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.85/1,350.77 = 536.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.85x = 1,350.77 × 536.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.85x = 725,012.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,012.29/978.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.68

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