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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.61, 1,357.43 and 541.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.61, 1,357.43 and 541.53 is: 747.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.61 : 1,357.43 = 541.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.61/1,357.43 = 541.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.61x = 1,357.43 × 541.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.61x = 735,082.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,082.54/983.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.33

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