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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.54, 1,354.35 and 608.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.54, 1,354.35 and 608.22 is: 839.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.54 : 1,354.35 = 608.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.54/1,354.35 = 608.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.54x = 1,354.35 × 608.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.54x = 823,742.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,742.76/981.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.24

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