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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.29, 1,351.61 and 606.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.29, 1,351.61 and 606.44 is: 837.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.29 : 1,351.61 = 606.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.29/1,351.61 = 606.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.29x = 1,351.61 × 606.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.29x = 819,670.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,670.37/979.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.00

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