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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.11, 1,352.55 and 538.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.11, 1,352.55 and 538.02 is: 742.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.11 : 1,352.55 = 538.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.11/1,352.55 = 538.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.11x = 1,352.55 × 538.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.11x = 727,698.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,698.95/980.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.47

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