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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.28, 1,354.14 and 609.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.28, 1,354.14 and 609.07 is: 839.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.28 : 1,354.14 = 609.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.28/1,354.14 = 609.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.28x = 1,354.14 × 609.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.28x = 824,766.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,766.92/982.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.65

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