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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.01, 1,354.84 and 608.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.01, 1,354.84 and 608.86 is: 840.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.01 : 1,354.84 = 608.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.01/1,354.84 = 608.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.01x = 1,354.84 × 608.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.01x = 824,904.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,904.50/982.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.01

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