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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984, 1,357.56 and 610.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984, 1,357.56 and 610.92 is: 842.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984 : 1,357.56 = 610.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984/1,357.56 = 610.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984x = 1,357.56 × 610.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984x = 829,360.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,360.56/984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.85

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