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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.14, 1,355.39 and 540.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.14, 1,355.39 and 540.09 is: 745.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.14 : 1,355.39 = 540.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.14/1,355.39 = 540.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.14x = 1,355.39 × 540.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.14x = 732,029.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,029.88/982.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.34

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