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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.88, 1,357.70 and 541.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.88, 1,357.70 and 541.76 is: 747.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.88 : 1,357.70 = 541.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.88/1,357.70 = 541.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.88x = 1,357.70 × 541.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.88x = 735,538.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,538.05/983.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.59

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