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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.07, 1,356.57 and 540.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.07, 1,356.57 and 540.99 is: 746.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.07 : 1,356.57 = 540.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.07/1,356.57 = 540.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.07x = 1,356.57 × 540.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.07x = 733,890.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,890.80/983.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.53

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