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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.94, 1,356.37 and 540.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.94, 1,356.37 and 540.85 is: 746.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.94 : 1,356.37 = 540.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.94/1,356.37 = 540.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.94x = 1,356.37 × 540.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.94x = 733,592.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,592.71/982.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.33

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