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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.61, 1,356 and 540.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.61, 1,356 and 540.54 is: 745.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.61 : 1,356 = 540.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.61/1,356 = 540.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.61x = 1,356 × 540.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.61x = 732,972.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,972.24/982.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.94

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