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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.80, 1,357.65 and 541.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.80, 1,357.65 and 541.71 is: 747.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.80 : 1,357.65 = 541.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.80/1,357.65 = 541.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.80x = 1,357.65 × 541.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.80x = 735,452.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,452.58/983.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.57

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