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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.41, 1,355.85 and 604.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.41, 1,355.85 and 604.53 is: 834.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.41 : 1,355.85 = 604.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.41/1,355.85 = 604.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.41x = 1,355.85 × 604.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.41x = 819,652.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,652.00/982.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.33

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