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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.26, 1,356.88 and 535.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.26, 1,356.88 and 535.13 is: 738.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.26 : 1,356.88 = 535.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.26/1,356.88 = 535.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.26x = 1,356.88 × 535.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.26x = 726,109.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,109.25/983.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.47

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