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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.76, 1,352.30 and 606.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.76, 1,352.30 and 606.51 is: 837.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.76 : 1,352.30 = 606.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.76/1,352.30 = 606.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.76x = 1,352.30 × 606.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.76x = 820,182.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,182.71/979.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.13

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