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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.10, 1,356.61 and 610.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.10, 1,356.61 and 610.07 is: 841.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.10 : 1,356.61 = 610.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.10/1,356.61 = 610.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.10x = 1,356.61 × 610.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.10x = 827,627.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,627.06/983.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.85

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