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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.99, 1,351.87 and 606.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.99, 1,351.87 and 606.85 is: 837.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.99 : 1,351.87 = 606.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.99/1,351.87 = 606.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.99x = 1,351.87 × 606.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.99x = 820,382.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,382.31/979.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.13

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