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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.61, 1,357.36 and 541.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.61, 1,357.36 and 541.54 is: 747.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.61 : 1,357.36 = 541.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.61/1,357.36 = 541.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.61x = 1,357.36 × 541.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.61x = 735,064.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,064.73/983.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.31

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