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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.35, 1,351.44 and 606.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.35, 1,351.44 and 606.30 is: 836.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.35 : 1,351.44 = 606.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.35/1,351.44 = 606.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.35x = 1,351.44 × 606.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.35x = 819,378.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,378.07/979.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.65

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