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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.92, 1,351.38 and 606.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.92, 1,351.38 and 606.48 is: 836.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.92 : 1,351.38 = 606.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.92/1,351.38 = 606.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.92x = 1,351.38 × 606.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.92x = 819,584.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,584.94/979.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.38

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