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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.04, 1,357.36 and 610.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.04, 1,357.36 and 610.56 is: 843.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.04 : 1,357.36 = 610.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.04/1,357.36 = 610.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.04x = 1,357.36 × 610.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.04x = 828,749.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,749.72/983.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.05

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