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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.17, 1,355.42 and 540.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.17, 1,355.42 and 540.10 is: 745.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.17 : 1,355.42 = 540.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.17/1,355.42 = 540.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.17x = 1,355.42 × 540.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.17x = 732,062.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,062.34/982.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.35

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