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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.26, 1,355.54 and 540.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.26, 1,355.54 and 540.18 is: 745.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.26 : 1,355.54 = 540.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.26/1,355.54 = 540.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.26x = 1,355.54 × 540.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.26x = 732,237.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,237.64/982.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.46

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