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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.04, 1,354.92 and 609.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.04, 1,354.92 and 609.02 is: 840.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.04 : 1,354.92 = 609.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.04/1,354.92 = 609.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.04x = 1,354.92 × 609.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.04x = 825,173.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,173.38/982.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.26

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