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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.35, 1,355.60 and 540.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.35, 1,355.60 and 540.29 is: 745.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.35 : 1,355.60 = 540.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.35/1,355.60 = 540.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.35x = 1,355.60 × 540.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.35x = 732,421.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,421.86/982.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.58

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