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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.55, 1,356.98 and 610.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.55, 1,356.98 and 610.32 is: 842.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.55 : 1,356.98 = 610.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.55/1,356.98 = 610.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.55x = 1,356.98 × 610.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.55x = 828,188.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,188.98/983.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.04

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