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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.54, 1,355.85 and 540.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.54, 1,355.85 and 540.36 is: 745.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.54 : 1,355.85 = 540.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.54/1,355.85 = 540.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.54x = 1,355.85 × 540.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.54x = 732,644.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,644.05/982.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.66

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