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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.94, 1,357.88 and 541.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.94, 1,357.88 and 541.91 is: 747.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.94 : 1,357.88 = 541.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.94/1,357.88 = 541.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.94x = 1,357.88 × 541.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.94x = 735,839.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,839.25/983.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.85

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