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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.10, 1,352.53 and 537.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.10, 1,352.53 and 537.99 is: 742.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.10 : 1,352.53 = 537.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.10/1,352.53 = 537.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.10x = 1,352.53 × 537.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.10x = 727,640.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,640.85/980.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.42

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