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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.04, 1,352.52 and 537.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.04, 1,352.52 and 537.98 is: 742.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.04 : 1,352.52 = 537.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.04/1,352.52 = 537.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.04x = 1,352.52 × 537.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.04x = 727,626.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,626.02/980.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.45

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