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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.16, 1,355.10 and 609.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.16, 1,355.10 and 609.02 is: 840.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.16 : 1,355.10 = 609.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.16/1,355.10 = 609.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.16x = 1,355.10 × 609.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.16x = 825,283.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,283.00/982.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.27

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