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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.45, 1,357.23 and 610.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.45, 1,357.23 and 610.44 is: 842.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.45 : 1,357.23 = 610.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.45/1,357.23 = 610.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.45x = 1,357.23 × 610.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.45x = 828,507.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,507.48/983.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.45

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