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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.26, 1,357.02 and 541.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.26, 1,357.02 and 541.20 is: 746.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.26 : 1,357.02 = 541.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.26/1,357.02 = 541.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.26x = 1,357.02 × 541.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.26x = 734,419.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,419.22/983.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.92

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