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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.62, 1,355.96 and 540.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.62, 1,355.96 and 540.45 is: 745.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.62 : 1,355.96 = 540.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.62/1,355.96 = 540.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.62x = 1,355.96 × 540.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.62x = 732,829.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,829.93/982.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.79

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