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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.41, 1,352.97 and 538.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.41, 1,352.97 and 538.33 is: 742.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.41 : 1,352.97 = 538.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.41/1,352.97 = 538.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.41x = 1,352.97 × 538.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.41x = 728,337.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,337.58/980.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.89

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