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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.69, 1,357.51 and 541.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.69, 1,357.51 and 541.59 is: 747.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.69 : 1,357.51 = 541.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.69/1,357.51 = 541.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.69x = 1,357.51 × 541.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.69x = 735,219.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,219.61/983.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.41

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