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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.58, 1,357.29 and 541.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.58, 1,357.29 and 541.47 is: 747.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.58 : 1,357.29 = 541.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.58/1,357.29 = 541.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.58x = 1,357.29 × 541.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.58x = 734,931.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,931.82/983.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.20

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