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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.47, 1,353.08 and 538.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.47, 1,353.08 and 538.40 is: 743.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.47 : 1,353.08 = 538.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.47/1,353.08 = 538.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.47x = 1,353.08 × 538.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.47x = 728,498.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,498.27/980.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.01

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