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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.92, 1,350.91 and 536.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.92, 1,350.91 and 536.84 is: 740.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.92 : 1,350.91 = 536.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.92/1,350.91 = 536.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.92x = 1,350.91 × 536.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.92x = 725,222.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,222.52/978.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.84

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