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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.79, 1,357.56 and 541.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.79, 1,357.56 and 541.62 is: 747.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.79 : 1,357.56 = 541.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.79/1,357.56 = 541.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.79x = 1,357.56 × 541.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.79x = 735,281.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,281.65/983.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.40

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