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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.96, 1,351.24 and 559.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.96, 1,351.24 and 559.54 is: 772.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.96 : 1,351.24 = 559.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.96/1,351.24 = 559.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.96x = 1,351.24 × 559.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.96x = 756,072.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,072.83/978.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.32

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