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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.08, 1,352.51 and 537.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.08, 1,352.51 and 537.98 is: 742.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.08 : 1,352.51 = 537.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.08/1,352.51 = 537.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.08x = 1,352.51 × 537.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.08x = 727,630.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,630.33/980.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.42

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