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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.75, 1,353.42 and 538.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.75, 1,353.42 and 538.65 is: 743.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.75 : 1,353.42 = 538.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.75/1,353.42 = 538.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.75x = 1,353.42 × 538.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.75x = 729,019.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,019.68/980.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.33

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