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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.45, 1,357.14 and 541.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.45, 1,357.14 and 541.33 is: 747.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.45 : 1,357.14 = 541.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.45/1,357.14 = 541.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.45x = 1,357.14 × 541.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.45x = 734,653.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,653.81/983.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.02

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