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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.38, 1,351.53 and 606.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.38, 1,351.53 and 606.39 is: 836.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.38 : 1,351.53 = 606.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.38/1,351.53 = 606.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.38x = 1,351.53 × 606.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.38x = 819,554.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,554.28/979.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.81

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