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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.14, 1,354 and 539.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.14, 1,354 and 539.05 is: 743.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.14 : 1,354 = 539.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.14/1,354 = 539.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.14x = 1,354 × 539.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.14x = 729,873.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,873.70/981.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.90

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