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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.90, 1,350.45 and 629.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.90, 1,350.45 and 629.52 is: 868.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.90 : 1,350.45 = 629.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.90/1,350.45 = 629.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.90x = 1,350.45 × 629.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.90x = 850,135.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,135.28/978.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.46

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