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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.94, 1,350.78 and 559.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.94, 1,350.78 and 559.22 is: 771.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.94 : 1,350.78 = 559.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.94/1,350.78 = 559.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.94x = 1,350.78 × 559.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.94x = 755,383.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,383.19/978.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.63

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