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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.39, 1,355.61 and 540.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.39, 1,355.61 and 540.31 is: 745.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.39 : 1,355.61 = 540.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.39/1,355.61 = 540.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.39x = 1,355.61 × 540.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.39x = 732,449.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,449.64/982.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.58

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