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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.61, 1,356.09 and 540.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.61, 1,356.09 and 540.61 is: 746.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.61 : 1,356.09 = 540.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.61/1,356.09 = 540.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.61x = 1,356.09 × 540.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.61x = 733,115.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,115.81/982.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.09

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