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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.58, 1,357.23 and 541.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.58, 1,357.23 and 541.45 is: 747.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.58 : 1,357.23 = 541.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.58/1,357.23 = 541.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.58x = 1,357.23 × 541.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.58x = 734,872.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,872.18/983.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.14

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