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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.62, 1,356.02 and 540.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.62, 1,356.02 and 540.51 is: 745.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.62 : 1,356.02 = 540.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.62/1,356.02 = 540.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.62x = 1,356.02 × 540.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.62x = 732,939.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,939.67/982.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.90

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