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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.37, 1,356.83 and 610.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.37, 1,356.83 and 610.37 is: 842.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.37 : 1,356.83 = 610.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.37/1,356.83 = 610.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.37x = 1,356.83 × 610.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.37x = 828,168.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,168.33/983.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.17

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