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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.01, 1,353.83 and 538.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.01, 1,353.83 and 538.93 is: 743.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.01 : 1,353.83 = 538.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.01/1,353.83 = 538.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.01x = 1,353.83 × 538.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.01x = 729,619.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,619.60/981.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.74

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