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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.49, 1,353.07 and 538.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.49, 1,353.07 and 538.39 is: 742.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.49 : 1,353.07 = 538.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.49/1,353.07 = 538.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.49x = 1,353.07 × 538.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.49x = 728,479.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,479.36/980.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.97

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