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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.10, 1,353.85 and 539.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.10, 1,353.85 and 539.03 is: 743.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.10 : 1,353.85 = 539.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.10/1,353.85 = 539.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.10x = 1,353.85 × 539.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.10x = 729,763.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,763.99/981.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.82

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