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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.33, 1,355.69 and 540.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.33, 1,355.69 and 540.32 is: 745.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.33 : 1,355.69 = 540.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.33/1,355.69 = 540.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.33x = 1,355.69 × 540.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.33x = 732,500.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,500.99/982.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.68

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