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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.56, 1,351.35 and 606.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.56, 1,351.35 and 606.06 is: 836.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.56 : 1,351.35 = 606.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.56/1,351.35 = 606.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.56x = 1,351.35 × 606.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.56x = 818,999.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,999.18/979.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.09

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