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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.89, 1,468.33 and 634.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.89, 1,468.33 and 634.43 is: 951.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.89 : 1,468.33 = 634.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.89/1,468.33 = 634.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.89x = 1,468.33 × 634.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.89x = 931,554.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,554.69/978.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.65

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