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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.22, 1,354.11 and 539.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.22, 1,354.11 and 539.11 is: 743.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.22 : 1,354.11 = 539.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.22/1,354.11 = 539.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.22x = 1,354.11 × 539.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.22x = 730,014.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,014.24/981.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.99

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