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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.34, 1,352.88 and 538.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.34, 1,352.88 and 538.26 is: 742.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.34 : 1,352.88 = 538.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.34/1,352.88 = 538.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.34x = 1,352.88 × 538.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.34x = 728,201.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,201.19/980.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.80

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