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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.66, 1,353.32 and 538.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.66, 1,353.32 and 538.58 is: 743.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.66 : 1,353.32 = 538.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.66/1,353.32 = 538.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.66x = 1,353.32 × 538.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.66x = 728,861.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,861.63/980.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.23

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