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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.55, 1,357.32 and 541.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.55, 1,357.32 and 541.46 is: 747.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.55 : 1,357.32 = 541.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.55/1,357.32 = 541.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.55x = 1,357.32 × 541.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.55x = 734,927.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,927.70/983.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.22

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