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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.28, 1,356.61 and 610.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.28, 1,356.61 and 610.15 is: 842.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.28 : 1,356.61 = 610.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.28/1,356.61 = 610.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.28x = 1,356.61 × 610.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.28x = 827,735.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,735.59/982.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.67

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