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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.16, 1,351.68 and 606.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.16, 1,351.68 and 606.66 is: 837.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.16 : 1,351.68 = 606.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.16/1,351.68 = 606.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.16x = 1,351.68 × 606.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.16x = 820,010.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,010.19/979.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.47

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