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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.45, 1,353.02 and 538.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.45, 1,353.02 and 538.39 is: 742.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.45 : 1,353.02 = 538.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.45/1,353.02 = 538.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.45x = 1,353.02 × 538.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.45x = 728,445.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,445.67/980.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.97

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