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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.89, 1,350.23 and 624.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.89, 1,350.23 and 624.56 is: 861.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.89 : 1,350.23 = 624.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.89/1,350.23 = 624.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.89x = 1,350.23 × 624.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.89x = 843,289.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,289.77/978.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.48

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