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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.12, 1,356.66 and 540.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.12, 1,356.66 and 540.96 is: 746.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.12 : 1,356.66 = 540.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.12/1,356.66 = 540.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.12x = 1,356.66 × 540.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.12x = 733,898.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,898.79/983.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.50

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