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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.78, 1,359.09 and 606.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.78, 1,359.09 and 606.87 is: 837.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.78 : 1,359.09 = 606.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.78/1,359.09 = 606.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.78x = 1,359.09 × 606.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.78x = 824,790.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,790.95/984.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.54

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