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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980, 1,352.36 and 537.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980, 1,352.36 and 537.88 is: 742.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980 : 1,352.36 = 537.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980/1,352.36 = 537.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980x = 1,352.36 × 537.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980x = 727,407.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,407.40/980
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.25

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