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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.53, 1,357.24 and 535.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.53, 1,357.24 and 535.39 is: 738.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.53 : 1,357.24 = 535.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.53/1,357.24 = 535.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.53x = 1,357.24 × 535.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.53x = 726,643.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,643.26/983.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.82

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