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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.88, 1,466.16 and 545.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.88, 1,466.16 and 545.26 is: 816.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.88 : 1,466.16 = 545.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.88/1,466.16 = 545.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.88x = 1,466.16 × 545.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.88x = 799,438.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,438.40/978.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.69

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