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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.52, 1,355.91 and 540.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.52, 1,355.91 and 540.45 is: 745.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.52 : 1,355.91 = 540.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.52/1,355.91 = 540.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.52x = 1,355.91 × 540.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.52x = 732,801.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,801.56/982.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.84

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