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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.88, 1,357.76 and 541.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.88, 1,357.76 and 541.78 is: 747.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.88 : 1,357.76 = 541.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.88/1,357.76 = 541.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.88x = 1,357.76 × 541.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.88x = 735,603.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,603.26/983.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.65

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