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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.04, 1,353.79 and 538.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.04, 1,353.79 and 538.95 is: 743.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.04 : 1,353.79 = 538.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.04/1,353.79 = 538.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.04x = 1,353.79 × 538.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.04x = 729,617.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,617.00/981.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.72

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