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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.36, 1,357.00 and 541.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.36, 1,357.00 and 541.22 is: 746.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.36 : 1,357.00 = 541.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.36/1,357.00 = 541.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.36x = 1,357.00 × 541.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.36x = 734,426.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,426.05/983.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.85

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