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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.96, 1,356.49 and 540.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.96, 1,356.49 and 540.87 is: 746.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.96 : 1,356.49 = 540.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.96/1,356.49 = 540.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.96x = 1,356.49 × 540.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.96x = 733,684.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,684.75/982.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.40

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