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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.97, 1,356.60 and 610.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.97, 1,356.60 and 610.28 is: 842.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.97 : 1,356.60 = 610.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.97/1,356.60 = 610.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.97x = 1,356.60 × 610.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.97x = 827,905.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,905.85/982.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.25

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