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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.26, 1,352.80 and 538.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.26, 1,352.80 and 538.18 is: 742.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.26 : 1,352.80 = 538.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.26/1,352.80 = 538.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.26x = 1,352.80 × 538.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.26x = 728,049.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,049.90/980.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.71

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