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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.94, 1,353.61 and 538.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.94, 1,353.61 and 538.85 is: 743.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.94 : 1,353.61 = 538.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.94/1,353.61 = 538.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.94x = 1,353.61 × 538.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.94x = 729,396.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,396.81/980.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.57

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