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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.70, 1,356.14 and 540.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.70, 1,356.14 and 540.62 is: 746.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.70 : 1,356.14 = 540.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.70/1,356.14 = 540.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.70x = 1,356.14 × 540.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.70x = 733,156.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,156.41/982.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.06

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