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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.20, 1,356.82 and 541.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.20, 1,356.82 and 541.08 is: 746.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.20 : 1,356.82 = 541.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.20/1,356.82 = 541.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.20x = 1,356.82 × 541.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.20x = 734,148.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,148.17/983.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.69

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