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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.25, 1,356.92 and 541.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.25, 1,356.92 and 541.11 is: 746.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.25 : 1,356.92 = 541.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.25/1,356.92 = 541.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.25x = 1,356.92 × 541.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.25x = 734,240.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,240.28/983.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.75

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