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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.35, 1,352.90 and 538.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.35, 1,352.90 and 538.22 is: 742.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.35 : 1,352.90 = 538.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.35/1,352.90 = 538.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.35x = 1,352.90 × 538.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.35x = 728,157.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,157.84/980.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.75

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