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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.21, 1,355.41 and 540.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.21, 1,355.41 and 540.12 is: 745.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.21 : 1,355.41 = 540.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.21/1,355.41 = 540.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.21x = 1,355.41 × 540.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.21x = 732,084.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,084.05/982.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.34

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