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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.69, 1,351.84 and 606.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.69, 1,351.84 and 606.26 is: 836.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.69 : 1,351.84 = 606.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.69/1,351.84 = 606.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.69x = 1,351.84 × 606.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.69x = 819,565.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,565.72/979.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.56

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