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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.89, 1,350.89 and 536.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.89, 1,350.89 and 536.80 is: 740.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.89 : 1,350.89 = 536.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.89/1,350.89 = 536.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.89x = 1,350.89 × 536.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.89x = 725,157.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,157.75/978.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.80

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