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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.07, 1,353.96 and 539.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.07, 1,353.96 and 539.06 is: 743.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.07 : 1,353.96 = 539.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.07/1,353.96 = 539.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.07x = 1,353.96 × 539.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.07x = 729,865.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,865.68/981.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.95

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