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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.37, 1,355.65 and 540.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.37, 1,355.65 and 540.31 is: 745.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.37 : 1,355.65 = 540.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.37/1,355.65 = 540.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.37x = 1,355.65 × 540.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.37x = 732,466.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,466.51/982.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.62

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