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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.19, 1,356.01 and 609.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.19, 1,356.01 and 609.46 is: 840.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.19 : 1,356.01 = 609.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.19/1,356.01 = 609.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.19x = 1,356.01 × 609.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.19x = 826,428.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,428.94/983.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.56

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