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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.37, 1,350.53 and 605.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.37, 1,350.53 and 605.50 is: 835.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.37 : 1,350.53 = 605.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.37/1,350.53 = 605.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.37x = 1,350.53 × 605.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.37x = 817,745.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,745.92/978.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.82

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