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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.19, 1,354.10 and 539.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.19, 1,354.10 and 539.09 is: 743.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.19 : 1,354.10 = 539.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.19/1,354.10 = 539.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.19x = 1,354.10 × 539.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.19x = 729,981.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,981.77/981.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.98

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