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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.18, 1,352.64 and 538.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.18, 1,352.64 and 538.08 is: 742.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.18 : 1,352.64 = 538.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.18/1,352.64 = 538.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.18x = 1,352.64 × 538.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.18x = 727,829.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,829.88/980.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.55

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