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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.25, 1,354.14 and 539.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.25, 1,354.14 and 539.17 is: 744.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.25 : 1,354.14 = 539.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.25/1,354.14 = 539.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.25x = 1,354.14 × 539.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.25x = 730,111.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,111.66/981.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.06

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