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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.41, 1,357.09 and 610.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.41, 1,357.09 and 610.41 is: 842.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.41 : 1,357.09 = 610.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.41/1,357.09 = 610.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.41x = 1,357.09 × 610.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.41x = 828,381.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,381.31/983.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.36

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