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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.75, 1,353.44 and 538.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.75, 1,353.44 and 538.68 is: 743.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.75 : 1,353.44 = 538.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.75/1,353.44 = 538.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.75x = 1,353.44 × 538.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.75x = 729,071.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,071.06/980.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.38

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