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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.26, 1,350.75 and 606.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.26, 1,350.75 and 606.09 is: 836.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.26 : 1,350.75 = 606.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.26/1,350.75 = 606.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.26x = 1,350.75 × 606.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.26x = 818,676.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,676.07/979.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.02

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