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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.82, 1,356.21 and 540.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.82, 1,356.21 and 540.71 is: 746.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.82 : 1,356.21 = 540.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.82/1,356.21 = 540.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.82x = 1,356.21 × 540.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.82x = 733,316.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,316.31/982.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.13

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