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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.44, 1,357.11 and 541.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.44, 1,357.11 and 541.31 is: 746.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.44 : 1,357.11 = 541.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.44/1,357.11 = 541.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.44x = 1,357.11 × 541.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.44x = 734,620.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,620.61/983.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.99

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