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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.27, 1,356.14 and 610.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.27, 1,356.14 and 610.04 is: 841.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.27 : 1,356.14 = 610.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.27/1,356.14 = 610.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.27x = 1,356.14 × 610.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.27x = 827,299.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,299.65/983.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.38

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