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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.38, 1,352.91 and 538.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.38, 1,352.91 and 538.27 is: 742.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.38 : 1,352.91 = 538.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.38/1,352.91 = 538.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.38x = 1,352.91 × 538.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.38x = 728,230.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,230.87/980.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.80

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