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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.22, 1,356.86 and 541.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.22, 1,356.86 and 541.11 is: 746.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.22 : 1,356.86 = 541.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.22/1,356.86 = 541.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.22x = 1,356.86 × 541.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.22x = 734,207.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,207.81/983.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.74

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