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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.21, 1,355.48 and 540.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.21, 1,355.48 and 540.13 is: 745.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.21 : 1,355.48 = 540.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.21/1,355.48 = 540.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.21x = 1,355.48 × 540.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.21x = 732,135.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,135.41/982.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.40

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