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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.09, 1,356.67 and 541.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.09, 1,356.67 and 541.03 is: 746.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.09 : 1,356.67 = 541.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.09/1,356.67 = 541.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.09x = 1,356.67 × 541.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.09x = 733,999.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,999.17/983.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.62

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