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