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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.24, 1,356.95 and 541.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.24, 1,356.95 and 541.23 is: 746.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.24 : 1,356.95 = 541.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.24/1,356.95 = 541.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.24x = 1,356.95 × 541.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.24x = 734,425.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,425.95/983.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.95

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