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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.03, 1,357.95 and 541.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.03, 1,357.95 and 541.96 is: 747.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.03 : 1,357.95 = 541.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.03/1,357.95 = 541.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.03x = 1,357.95 × 541.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.03x = 735,953.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,953.22/984.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.90

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