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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.85, 1,357.73 and 541.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.85, 1,357.73 and 541.72 is: 747.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.85 : 1,357.73 = 541.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.85/1,357.73 = 541.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.85x = 1,357.73 × 541.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.85x = 735,509.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,509.50/983.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.58

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