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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.05, 1,356.62 and 541.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.05, 1,356.62 and 541.00 is: 746.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.05 : 1,356.62 = 541.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.05/1,356.62 = 541.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.05x = 1,356.62 × 541.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.05x = 733,927.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,927.34/983.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.58

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