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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.22, 1,354.07 and 539.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.22, 1,354.07 and 539.12 is: 743.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.22 : 1,354.07 = 539.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.22/1,354.07 = 539.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.22x = 1,354.07 × 539.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.22x = 730,010.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,010.95/981.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.98

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