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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.02, 1,355.33 and 609.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.02, 1,355.33 and 609.40 is: 841.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.02 : 1,355.33 = 609.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.02/1,355.33 = 609.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.02x = 1,355.33 × 609.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.02x = 825,937.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,937.51/982.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.06

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