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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.10, 1,355.23 and 609.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.10, 1,355.23 and 609.07 is: 840.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.10 : 1,355.23 = 609.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.10/1,355.23 = 609.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.10x = 1,355.23 × 609.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.10x = 825,429.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,429.94/982.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.47

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