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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.88, 1,356.44 and 610.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.88, 1,356.44 and 610.10 is: 841.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.88 : 1,356.44 = 610.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.88/1,356.44 = 610.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.88x = 1,356.44 × 610.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.88x = 827,554.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,554.21/982.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.97

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