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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.33, 1,357.25 and 610.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.33, 1,357.25 and 610.09 is: 842.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.33 : 1,357.25 = 610.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.33/1,357.25 = 610.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.33x = 1,357.25 × 610.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.33x = 828,044.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,044.65/983.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.08

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