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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.43, 1,357.02 and 541.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.43, 1,357.02 and 541.31 is: 746.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.43 : 1,357.02 = 541.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.43/1,357.02 = 541.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.43x = 1,357.02 × 541.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.43x = 734,568.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,568.50/983.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.95

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