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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.09, 1,353.91 and 539.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.09, 1,353.91 and 539.03 is: 743.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.09 : 1,353.91 = 539.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.09/1,353.91 = 539.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.09x = 1,353.91 × 539.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.09x = 729,792.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,792.01/981.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.86

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