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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.96, 1,353.72 and 538.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.96, 1,353.72 and 538.89 is: 743.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.96 : 1,353.72 = 538.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.96/1,353.72 = 538.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.96x = 1,353.72 × 538.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.96x = 729,506.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,506.17/980.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.67

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