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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.26, 1,350.02 and 605.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.26, 1,350.02 and 605.22 is: 835.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.26 : 1,350.02 = 605.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.26/1,350.02 = 605.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.26x = 1,350.02 × 605.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.26x = 817,059.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,059.10/978.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.22

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