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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.11, 1,356.37 and 610.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.11, 1,356.37 and 610.11 is: 841.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.11 : 1,356.37 = 610.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.11/1,356.37 = 610.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.11x = 1,356.37 × 610.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.11x = 827,534.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,534.90/983.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.75

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