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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.42, 1,354.80 and 608.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.42, 1,354.80 and 608.91 is: 840.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.42 : 1,354.80 = 608.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.42/1,354.80 = 608.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.42x = 1,354.80 × 608.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.42x = 824,951.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,951.27/981.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.57

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