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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.17, 1,352.70 and 538.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.17, 1,352.70 and 538.11 is: 742.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.17 : 1,352.70 = 538.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.17/1,352.70 = 538.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.17x = 1,352.70 × 538.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.17x = 727,901.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,901.40/980.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.63

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