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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.49, 1,357.22 and 541.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.49, 1,357.22 and 541.38 is: 747.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.49 : 1,357.22 = 541.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.49/1,357.22 = 541.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.49x = 1,357.22 × 541.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.49x = 734,776.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,776.18/983.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.11

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