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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.36, 1,352.90 and 538.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.36, 1,352.90 and 538.25 is: 742.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.36 : 1,352.90 = 538.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.36/1,352.90 = 538.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.36x = 1,352.90 × 538.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.36x = 728,188.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,188.97/980.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.78

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