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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.45, 1,355.82 and 540.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.45, 1,355.82 and 540.39 is: 745.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.45 : 1,355.82 = 540.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.45/1,355.82 = 540.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.45x = 1,355.82 × 540.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.45x = 732,671.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,671.57/982.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.76

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