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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.50, 1,355.86 and 540.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.50, 1,355.86 and 540.41 is: 745.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.50 : 1,355.86 = 540.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.50/1,355.86 = 540.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.50x = 1,355.86 × 540.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.50x = 732,711.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,711.16/982.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.76

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