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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.06, 1,356.64 and 541.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.06, 1,356.64 and 541.04 is: 746.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.06 : 1,356.64 = 541.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.06/1,356.64 = 541.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.06x = 1,356.64 × 541.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.06x = 733,996.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,996.51/983.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.64

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