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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.97, 1,357.88 and 541.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.97, 1,357.88 and 541.86 is: 747.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.97 : 1,357.88 = 541.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.97/1,357.88 = 541.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.97x = 1,357.88 × 541.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.97x = 735,778.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,778.15/983.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.76

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