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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.19, 1,356.80 and 541.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.19, 1,356.80 and 541.11 is: 746.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.19 : 1,356.80 = 541.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.19/1,356.80 = 541.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.19x = 1,356.80 × 541.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.19x = 734,175.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,175.34/983.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.73

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