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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.83, 1,357.69 and 541.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.83, 1,357.69 and 541.78 is: 747.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.83 : 1,357.69 = 541.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.83/1,357.69 = 541.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.83x = 1,357.69 × 541.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.83x = 735,569.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,569.29/983.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.66

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