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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.08, 1,356.63 and 540.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.08, 1,356.63 and 540.96 is: 746.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.08 : 1,356.63 = 540.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.08/1,356.63 = 540.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.08x = 1,356.63 × 540.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.08x = 733,875.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,875.78/983.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.51

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