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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.88, 1,357.77 and 610.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.88, 1,357.77 and 610.68 is: 842.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.88 : 1,357.77 = 610.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.88/1,357.77 = 610.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.88x = 1,357.77 × 610.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.88x = 829,162.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,162.98/983.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.75

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