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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.34, 1,351.55 and 606.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.34, 1,351.55 and 606.52 is: 837.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.34 : 1,351.55 = 606.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.34/1,351.55 = 606.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.34x = 1,351.55 × 606.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.34x = 819,735.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,735.69/979.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.03

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