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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.92, 1,353.68 and 538.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.92, 1,353.68 and 538.82 is: 743.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.92 : 1,353.68 = 538.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.92/1,353.68 = 538.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.92x = 1,353.68 × 538.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.92x = 729,389.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,389.86/980.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.58

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