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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.29, 1,352.79 and 538.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.29, 1,352.79 and 538.18 is: 742.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.29 : 1,352.79 = 538.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.29/1,352.79 = 538.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.29x = 1,352.79 × 538.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.29x = 728,049.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,049.92/980.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.69

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