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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.82, 1,357.68 and 535.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.82, 1,357.68 and 535.71 is: 739.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.82 : 1,357.68 = 535.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.82/1,357.68 = 535.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.82x = 1,357.68 × 535.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.82x = 727,322.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,322.75/983.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.28

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