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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.23, 1,357.27 and 610.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.23, 1,357.27 and 610.63 is: 842.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.23 : 1,357.27 = 610.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.23/1,357.27 = 610.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.23x = 1,357.27 × 610.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.23x = 828,784.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,784.86/983.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.92

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