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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.71, 1,356.12 and 540.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.71, 1,356.12 and 540.60 is: 746.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.71 : 1,356.12 = 540.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.71/1,356.12 = 540.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.71x = 1,356.12 × 540.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.71x = 733,118.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,118.47/982.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.02

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