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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.17, 1,355.38 and 540.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.17, 1,355.38 and 540.07 is: 745.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.17 : 1,355.38 = 540.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.17/1,355.38 = 540.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.17x = 1,355.38 × 540.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.17x = 731,995.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,995.34/982.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.28

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