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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.92, 1,350.93 and 536.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.92, 1,350.93 and 536.86 is: 740.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.92 : 1,350.93 = 536.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.92/1,350.93 = 536.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.92x = 1,350.93 × 536.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.92x = 725,257.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,257.60/978.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.88

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