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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.99, 1,350.50 and 605.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.99, 1,350.50 and 605.85 is: 835.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.99 : 1,350.50 = 605.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.99/1,350.50 = 605.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.99x = 1,350.50 × 605.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.99x = 818,197.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,197.40/978.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.76

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