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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.92, 1,350.53 and 600.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.92, 1,350.53 and 600.47 is: 828.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.92 : 1,350.53 = 600.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.92/1,350.53 = 600.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.92x = 1,350.53 × 600.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.92x = 810,946.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,946.00/978.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.41

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