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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.11, 1,356.74 and 541.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.11, 1,356.74 and 541.02 is: 746.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.11 : 1,356.74 = 541.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.11/1,356.74 = 541.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.11x = 1,356.74 × 541.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.11x = 734,023.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,023.47/983.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.63

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