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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.82, 1,353.58 and 538.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.82, 1,353.58 and 538.76 is: 743.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.82 : 1,353.58 = 538.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.82/1,353.58 = 538.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.82x = 1,353.58 × 538.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.82x = 729,254.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,254.76/980.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.52

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