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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.99, 1,356.46 and 540.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.99, 1,356.46 and 540.81 is: 746.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.99 : 1,356.46 = 540.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.99/1,356.46 = 540.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.99x = 1,356.46 × 540.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.99x = 733,587.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,587.13/982.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.28

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