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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.92, 1,465.82 and 671.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.92, 1,465.82 and 671.72 is: 1,005.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.92 : 1,465.82 = 671.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.92/1,465.82 = 671.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.92x = 1,465.82 × 671.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.92x = 984,620.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,620.61/978.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.82

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