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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.83, 1,353.56 and 538.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.83, 1,353.56 and 538.73 is: 743.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.83 : 1,353.56 = 538.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.83/1,353.56 = 538.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.83x = 1,353.56 × 538.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.83x = 729,203.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,203.38/980.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.46

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