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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.28, 1,354.17 and 539.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.28, 1,354.17 and 539.18 is: 744.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.28 : 1,354.17 = 539.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.28/1,354.17 = 539.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.28x = 1,354.17 × 539.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.28x = 730,142.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,142.49/981.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.07

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