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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.15, 1,353.98 and 539.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.15, 1,353.98 and 539.08 is: 743.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.15 : 1,353.98 = 539.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.15/1,353.98 = 539.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.15x = 1,353.98 × 539.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.15x = 729,905.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,905.31/981.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.93

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