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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.89, 1,353.63 and 538.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.89, 1,353.63 and 538.80 is: 743.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.89 : 1,353.63 = 538.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.89/1,353.63 = 538.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.89x = 1,353.63 × 538.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.89x = 729,326.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,326.38/980.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.54

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