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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.87, 1,356.39 and 540.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.87, 1,356.39 and 540.80 is: 746.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.87 : 1,356.39 = 540.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.87/1,356.39 = 540.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.87x = 1,356.39 × 540.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.87x = 733,526.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,526.23/982.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.31

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