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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.37, 1,357.07 and 541.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.37, 1,357.07 and 541.29 is: 746.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.37 : 1,357.07 = 541.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.37/1,357.07 = 541.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.37x = 1,357.07 × 541.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.37x = 734,568.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,568.42/983.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.99

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