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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.48, 1,357.20 and 541.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.48, 1,357.20 and 541.41 is: 747.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.48 : 1,357.20 = 541.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.48/1,357.20 = 541.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.48x = 1,357.20 × 541.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.48x = 734,801.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,801.65/983.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.14

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