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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.72, 1,357.51 and 541.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.72, 1,357.51 and 541.62 is: 747.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.72 : 1,357.51 = 541.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.72/1,357.51 = 541.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.72x = 1,357.51 × 541.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.72x = 735,255.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,255.25/983.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.42

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