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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.10, 1,353.85 and 608.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.10, 1,353.85 and 608.07 is: 839.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.10 : 1,353.85 = 608.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.10/1,353.85 = 608.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.10x = 1,353.85 × 608.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.10x = 823,235.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,235.57/981.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.09

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