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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.15, 1,355.03 and 609.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.15, 1,355.03 and 609.00 is: 840.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.15 : 1,355.03 = 609.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.15/1,355.03 = 609.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.15x = 1,355.03 × 609.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.15x = 825,213.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,213.20/982.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.21

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