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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.98, 1,352.76 and 606.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.98, 1,352.76 and 606.84 is: 837.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.98 : 1,352.76 = 606.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.98/1,352.76 = 606.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.98x = 1,352.76 × 606.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.98x = 820,908.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,908.88/979.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.68

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