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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.02, 1,357.90 and 541.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.02, 1,357.90 and 541.84 is: 747.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.02 : 1,357.90 = 541.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.02/1,357.90 = 541.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.02x = 1,357.90 × 541.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.02x = 735,759.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,759.79/984.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.71

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