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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.95, 1,350.95 and 536.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.95, 1,350.95 and 536.87 is: 740.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.95 : 1,350.95 = 536.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.95/1,350.95 = 536.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.95x = 1,350.95 × 536.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.95x = 725,275.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,275.09/978.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.87

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