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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.88, 1,353.54 and 538.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.88, 1,353.54 and 538.68 is: 743.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.88 : 1,353.54 = 538.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.88/1,353.54 = 538.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.88x = 1,353.54 × 538.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.88x = 729,124.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,124.93/980.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.34

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