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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.04, 1,357.62 and 610.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.04, 1,357.62 and 610.64 is: 842.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.04 : 1,357.62 = 610.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.04/1,357.62 = 610.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.04x = 1,357.62 × 610.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.04x = 829,017.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,017.08/984.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.46

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