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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.36, 1,356.35 and 609.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.36, 1,356.35 and 609.68 is: 840.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.36 : 1,356.35 = 609.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.36/1,356.35 = 609.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.36x = 1,356.35 × 609.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.36x = 826,929.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,929.64/983.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.93

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