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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.89, 1,352.25 and 606.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.89, 1,352.25 and 606.87 is: 837.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.89 : 1,352.25 = 606.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.89/1,352.25 = 606.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.89x = 1,352.25 × 606.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.89x = 820,639.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,639.96/979.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.48

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