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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.03, 1,353.89 and 538.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.03, 1,353.89 and 538.92 is: 743.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.03 : 1,353.89 = 538.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.03/1,353.89 = 538.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.03x = 1,353.89 × 538.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.03x = 729,635.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,635.70/981.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.74

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