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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.93, 1,353.70 and 538.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.93, 1,353.70 and 538.87 is: 743.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.93 : 1,353.70 = 538.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.93/1,353.70 = 538.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.93x = 1,353.70 × 538.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.93x = 729,465.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,465.12/980.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.65

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