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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.32, 1,355.62 and 540.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.32, 1,355.62 and 540.22 is: 745.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.32 : 1,355.62 = 540.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.32/1,355.62 = 540.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.32x = 1,355.62 × 540.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.32x = 732,330.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,330.34/982.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.51

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