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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.63, 1,355.99 and 540.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.63, 1,355.99 and 540.50 is: 745.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.63 : 1,355.99 = 540.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.63/1,355.99 = 540.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.63x = 1,355.99 × 540.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.63x = 732,912.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,912.60/982.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.87

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