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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.89, 1,350.90 and 536.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.89, 1,350.90 and 536.84 is: 740.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.89 : 1,350.90 = 536.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.89/1,350.90 = 536.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.89x = 1,350.90 × 536.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.89x = 725,217.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,217.16/978.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.86

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