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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.86, 1,357.80 and 541.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.86, 1,357.80 and 541.84 is: 747.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.86 : 1,357.80 = 541.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.86/1,357.80 = 541.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.86x = 1,357.80 × 541.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.86x = 735,710.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,710.35/983.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.78

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