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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.62, 1,357.38 and 541.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.62, 1,357.38 and 541.52 is: 747.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.62 : 1,357.38 = 541.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.62/1,357.38 = 541.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.62x = 1,357.38 × 541.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.62x = 735,048.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,048.42/983.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.29

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