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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.98, 1,356.42 and 540.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.98, 1,356.42 and 540.90 is: 746.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.98 : 1,356.42 = 540.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.98/1,356.42 = 540.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.98x = 1,356.42 × 540.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.98x = 733,687.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,687.58/982.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.39

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