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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.85, 1,351.44 and 607.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.85, 1,351.44 and 607.02 is: 837.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.85 : 1,351.44 = 607.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.85/1,351.44 = 607.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.85x = 1,351.44 × 607.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.85x = 820,351.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,351.11/979.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.23

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