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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.02, 1,353.83 and 538.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.02, 1,353.83 and 538.96 is: 743.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.02 : 1,353.83 = 538.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.02/1,353.83 = 538.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.02x = 1,353.83 × 538.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.02x = 729,654.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,654.14/981.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.77

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