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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.61, 1,353.29 and 538.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.61, 1,353.29 and 538.52 is: 743.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.61 : 1,353.29 = 538.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.61/1,353.29 = 538.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.61x = 1,353.29 × 538.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.61x = 728,764.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,764.27/980.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.17

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