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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.28, 1,356.96 and 610.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.28, 1,356.96 and 610.29 is: 842.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.28 : 1,356.96 = 610.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.28/1,356.96 = 610.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.28x = 1,356.96 × 610.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.28x = 828,139.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,139.12/983.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.22

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