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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.44, 1,356.72 and 610.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.44, 1,356.72 and 610.15 is: 841.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.44 : 1,356.72 = 610.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.44/1,356.72 = 610.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.44x = 1,356.72 × 610.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.44x = 827,802.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,802.71/983.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.74

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