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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.66, 1,355.79 and 609.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.66, 1,355.79 and 609.52 is: 840.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.66 : 1,355.79 = 609.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.66/1,355.79 = 609.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.66x = 1,355.79 × 609.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.66x = 826,381.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,381.12/982.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.96

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