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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.34, 1,352.96 and 538.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.34, 1,352.96 and 538.33 is: 742.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.34 : 1,352.96 = 538.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.34/1,352.96 = 538.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.34x = 1,352.96 × 538.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.34x = 728,338.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,338.96/980.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.95

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