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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.66, 1,357.46 and 541.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.66, 1,357.46 and 541.58 is: 747.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.66 : 1,357.46 = 541.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.66/1,357.46 = 541.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.66x = 1,357.46 × 541.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.66x = 735,173.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,173.19/983.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.39

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