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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.98, 1,350.94 and 536.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.98, 1,350.94 and 536.90 is: 740.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.98 : 1,350.94 = 536.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.98/1,350.94 = 536.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.98x = 1,350.94 × 536.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.98x = 725,319.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,319.69/978.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.89

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