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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.40, 1,357.08 and 541.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.40, 1,357.08 and 541.31 is: 747.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.40 : 1,357.08 = 541.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.40/1,357.08 = 541.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.40x = 1,357.08 × 541.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.40x = 734,594.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,594.19/983.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.00

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