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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.72, 1,354.27 and 608.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.72, 1,354.27 and 608.56 is: 839.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.72 : 1,354.27 = 608.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.72/1,354.27 = 608.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.72x = 1,354.27 × 608.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.72x = 824,158.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,158.40/981.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.50

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