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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.23, 1,353.99 and 539.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.23, 1,353.99 and 539.15 is: 743.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.23 : 1,353.99 = 539.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.23/1,353.99 = 539.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.23x = 1,353.99 × 539.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.23x = 729,996.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,996.94/981.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.96

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