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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.10, 1,356.70 and 541.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.10, 1,356.70 and 541.01 is: 746.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.10 : 1,356.70 = 541.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.10/1,356.70 = 541.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.10x = 1,356.70 × 541.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.10x = 733,988.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,988.27/983.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.61

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