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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.83, 1,355.18 and 608.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.83, 1,355.18 and 608.59 is: 840.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.83 : 1,355.18 = 608.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.83/1,355.18 = 608.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.83x = 1,355.18 × 608.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.83x = 824,749.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,749.00/981.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.01

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