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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.44, 1,357.17 and 541.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.44, 1,357.17 and 541.36 is: 747.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.44 : 1,357.17 = 541.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.44/1,357.17 = 541.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.44x = 1,357.17 × 541.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.44x = 734,719.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,719.59/983.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.10

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