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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.66, 1,357.17 and 610.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.66, 1,357.17 and 610.52 is: 842.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.66 : 1,357.17 = 610.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.66/1,357.17 = 610.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.66x = 1,357.17 × 610.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.66x = 828,579.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,579.43/983.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.34

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