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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.61, 1,356.00 and 540.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.61, 1,356.00 and 540.51 is: 745.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.61 : 1,356.00 = 540.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.61/1,356.00 = 540.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.61x = 1,356.00 × 540.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.61x = 732,928.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,928.86/982.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.90

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