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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.05, 1,356.62 and 540.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.05, 1,356.62 and 540.97 is: 746.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.05 : 1,356.62 = 540.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.05/1,356.62 = 540.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.05x = 1,356.62 × 540.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.05x = 733,884.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,884.63/983.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.54

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