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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.67, 1,353.38 and 538.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.67, 1,353.38 and 538.55 is: 743.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.67 : 1,353.38 = 538.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.67/1,353.38 = 538.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.67x = 1,353.38 × 538.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.67x = 728,853.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,853.34/980.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.22

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