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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.21, 1,354.01 and 539.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.21, 1,354.01 and 539.02 is: 743.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.21 : 1,354.01 = 539.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.21/1,354.01 = 539.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.21x = 1,354.01 × 539.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.21x = 729,838.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,838.47/981.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.81

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