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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.42, 1,355.79 and 540.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.42, 1,355.79 and 540.34 is: 745.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.42 : 1,355.79 = 540.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.42/1,355.79 = 540.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.42x = 1,355.79 × 540.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.42x = 732,587.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,587.57/982.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.70

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