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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.15, 1,352.59 and 538.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.15, 1,352.59 and 538.05 is: 742.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.15 : 1,352.59 = 538.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.15/1,352.59 = 538.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.15x = 1,352.59 × 538.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.15x = 727,759.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,759.70/980.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.50

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