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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.02, 1,352.42 and 537.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.02, 1,352.42 and 537.91 is: 742.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.02 : 1,352.42 = 537.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.02/1,352.42 = 537.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.02x = 1,352.42 × 537.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.02x = 727,474.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,474.17/980.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.31

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