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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.38, 1,355.80 and 540.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.38, 1,355.80 and 540.33 is: 745.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.38 : 1,355.80 = 540.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.38/1,355.80 = 540.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.38x = 1,355.80 × 540.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.38x = 732,579.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,579.41/982.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.72

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