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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.64, 1,353.31 and 538.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.64, 1,353.31 and 538.57 is: 743.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.64 : 1,353.31 = 538.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.64/1,353.31 = 538.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.64x = 1,353.31 × 538.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.64x = 728,847.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,847.44/980.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.24

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