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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.59, 1,355.96 and 540.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.59, 1,355.96 and 540.49 is: 745.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.59 : 1,355.96 = 540.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.59/1,355.96 = 540.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.59x = 1,355.96 × 540.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.59x = 732,882.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,882.82/982.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.87

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