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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.51, 1,349.88 and 605.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.51, 1,349.88 and 605.35 is: 835.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.51 : 1,349.88 = 605.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.51/1,349.88 = 605.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.51x = 1,349.88 × 605.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.51x = 817,149.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,149.86/978.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.10

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