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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.83, 1,356.40 and 540.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.83, 1,356.40 and 540.82 is: 746.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.83 : 1,356.40 = 540.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.83/1,356.40 = 540.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.83x = 1,356.40 × 540.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.83x = 733,560.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,560.11/982.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.38

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