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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.58, 1,355.98 and 540.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.58, 1,355.98 and 540.51 is: 745.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.58 : 1,355.98 = 540.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.58/1,355.98 = 540.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.58x = 1,355.98 × 540.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.58x = 732,913.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,913.97/982.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.91

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