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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.06, 1,356.68 and 541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.06, 1,356.68 and 541 is: 746.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.06 : 1,356.68 = 541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.06/1,356.68 = 541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.06x = 1,356.68 × 541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.06x = 733,963.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,963.88/983.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.61

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