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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.04, 1,352.40 and 537.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.04, 1,352.40 and 537.96 is: 742.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.04 : 1,352.40 = 537.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.04/1,352.40 = 537.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.04x = 1,352.40 × 537.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.04x = 727,537.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,537.10/980.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.35

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