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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.11, 1,349.16 and 599.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.11, 1,349.16 and 599.82 is: 827.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.11 : 1,349.16 = 599.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.11/1,349.16 = 599.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.11x = 1,349.16 × 599.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.11x = 809,253.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,253.15/978.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.37

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