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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.04, 1,356.63 and 540.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.04, 1,356.63 and 540.98 is: 746.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.04 : 1,356.63 = 540.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.04/1,356.63 = 540.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.04x = 1,356.63 × 540.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.04x = 733,902.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,902.91/983.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.56

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