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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.41, 1,355.68 and 540.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.41, 1,355.68 and 540.30 is: 745.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.41 : 1,355.68 = 540.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.41/1,355.68 = 540.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.41x = 1,355.68 × 540.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.41x = 732,473.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,473.90/982.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.59

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