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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.84, 1,357.74 and 611.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.84, 1,357.74 and 611.01 is: 843.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.84 : 1,357.74 = 611.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.84/1,357.74 = 611.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.84x = 1,357.74 × 611.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.84x = 829,592.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,592.72/983.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.22

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