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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.26, 1,357.46 and 610.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.26, 1,357.46 and 610.39 is: 842.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.26 : 1,357.46 = 610.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.26/1,357.46 = 610.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.26x = 1,357.46 × 610.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.26x = 828,580.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,580.01/983.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.69

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