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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.16, 1,352.68 and 538.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.16, 1,352.68 and 538.08 is: 742.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.16 : 1,352.68 = 538.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.16/1,352.68 = 538.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.16x = 1,352.68 × 538.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.16x = 727,850.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,850.05/980.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.58

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