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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.41, 1,350.24 and 605.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.41, 1,350.24 and 605.58 is: 835.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.41 : 1,350.24 = 605.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.41/1,350.24 = 605.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.41x = 1,350.24 × 605.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.41x = 817,671.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,671.00/978.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.71

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