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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.06, 1,352.48 and 537.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.06, 1,352.48 and 537.95 is: 742.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.06 : 1,352.48 = 537.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.06/1,352.48 = 537.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.06x = 1,352.48 × 537.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.06x = 727,567.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,567.31/980.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.37

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