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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.35, 1,355.70 and 540.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.35, 1,355.70 and 540.26 is: 745.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.35 : 1,355.70 = 540.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.35/1,355.70 = 540.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.35x = 1,355.70 × 540.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.35x = 732,433.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,433.87/982.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.59

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