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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.96, 1,356.46 and 540.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.96, 1,356.46 and 540.86 is: 746.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.96 : 1,356.46 = 540.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.96/1,356.46 = 540.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.96x = 1,356.46 × 540.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.96x = 733,646.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,646.82/982.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.37

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