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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.18, 1,355.38 and 540.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.18, 1,355.38 and 540.06 is: 745.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.18 : 1,355.38 = 540.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.18/1,355.38 = 540.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.18x = 1,355.38 × 540.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.18x = 731,986.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,986.52/982.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.27

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