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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.68, 1,357.48 and 541.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.68, 1,357.48 and 541.58 is: 747.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.68 : 1,357.48 = 541.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.68/1,357.48 = 541.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.68x = 1,357.48 × 541.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.68x = 735,192.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,192.56/983.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.39

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