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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.16, 1,354.26 and 608.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.16, 1,354.26 and 608.08 is: 839.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.16 : 1,354.26 = 608.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.16/1,354.26 = 608.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.16x = 1,354.26 × 608.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.16x = 823,498.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,498.42/981.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.31

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