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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.48, 1,355.82 and 540.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.48, 1,355.82 and 540.38 is: 745.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.48 : 1,355.82 = 540.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.48/1,355.82 = 540.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.48x = 1,355.82 × 540.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.48x = 732,663.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,663.43/982.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.73

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