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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.06, 1,353.89 and 538.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.06, 1,353.89 and 538.99 is: 743.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.06 : 1,353.89 = 538.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.06/1,353.89 = 538.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.06x = 1,353.89 × 538.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.06x = 729,733.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,733.17/981.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.82

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