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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.99, 1,468.49 and 545.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.99, 1,468.49 and 545.91 is: 818.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.99 : 1,468.49 = 545.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.99/1,468.49 = 545.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.99x = 1,468.49 × 545.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.99x = 801,660.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,660.65/978.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.87

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