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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.11, 1,350.99 and 606.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.11, 1,350.99 and 606.15 is: 836.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.11 : 1,350.99 = 606.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.11/1,350.99 = 606.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.11x = 1,350.99 × 606.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.11x = 818,902.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,902.59/979.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.37

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