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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.87, 1,350.38 and 564.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.87, 1,350.38 and 564.63 is: 778.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.87 : 1,350.38 = 564.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.87/1,350.38 = 564.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.87x = 1,350.38 × 564.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.87x = 762,458.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,458.31/978.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.92

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