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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.92, 1,350.93 and 606.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.92, 1,350.93 and 606.08 is: 836.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.92 : 1,350.93 = 606.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.92/1,350.93 = 606.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.92x = 1,350.93 × 606.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.92x = 818,761.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,761.87/978.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.40

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