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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.29, 1,356.89 and 541.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.29, 1,356.89 and 541.20 is: 746.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.29 : 1,356.89 = 541.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.29/1,356.89 = 541.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.29x = 1,356.89 × 541.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.29x = 734,343.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,343.44/983.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.82

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