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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.16, 1,354.44 and 608.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.16, 1,354.44 and 608.66 is: 840.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.16 : 1,354.44 = 608.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.16/1,354.44 = 608.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.16x = 1,354.44 × 608.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.16x = 824,393.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,393.45/981.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.22

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