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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.20, 1,355.40 and 540.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.20, 1,355.40 and 540.09 is: 745.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.20 : 1,355.40 = 540.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.20/1,355.40 = 540.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.20x = 1,355.40 × 540.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.20x = 732,037.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,037.99/982.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.30

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