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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.68, 1,356.09 and 540.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.68, 1,356.09 and 540.58 is: 745.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.68 : 1,356.09 = 540.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.68/1,356.09 = 540.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.68x = 1,356.09 × 540.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.68x = 733,069.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,069.71/982.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.99

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