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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.17, 1,349.90 and 600.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.17, 1,349.90 and 600.05 is: 828.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.17 : 1,349.90 = 600.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.17/1,349.90 = 600.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.17x = 1,349.90 × 600.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.17x = 810,010.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,010.12/978.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.09

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