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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.68, 1,357.49 and 541.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.68, 1,357.49 and 541.61 is: 747.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.68 : 1,357.49 = 541.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.68/1,357.49 = 541.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.68x = 1,357.49 × 541.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.68x = 735,230.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,230.16/983.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.43

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