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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.27, 1,355.43 and 540.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.27, 1,355.43 and 540.16 is: 745.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.27 : 1,355.43 = 540.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.27/1,355.43 = 540.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.27x = 1,355.43 × 540.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.27x = 732,149.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,149.07/982.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.36

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