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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.13, 1,355.99 and 609.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.13, 1,355.99 and 609.66 is: 841.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.13 : 1,355.99 = 609.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.13/1,355.99 = 609.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.13x = 1,355.99 × 609.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.13x = 826,692.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,692.86/982.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.73

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