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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.18, 1,351.30 and 606.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.18, 1,351.30 and 606.04 is: 836.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.18 : 1,351.30 = 606.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.18/1,351.30 = 606.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.18x = 1,351.30 × 606.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.18x = 818,941.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,941.85/979.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.35

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