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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.59, 1,355.97 and 540.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.59, 1,355.97 and 540.46 is: 745.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.59 : 1,355.97 = 540.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.59/1,355.97 = 540.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.59x = 1,355.97 × 540.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.59x = 732,847.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,847.55/982.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.83

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