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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.64, 1,352.24 and 606.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.64, 1,352.24 and 606.88 is: 837.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.64 : 1,352.24 = 606.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.64/1,352.24 = 606.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.64x = 1,352.24 × 606.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.64x = 820,647.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,647.41/979.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.70

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