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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.30, 1,354.22 and 539.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.30, 1,354.22 and 539.22 is: 744.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.30 : 1,354.22 = 539.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.30/1,354.22 = 539.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.30x = 1,354.22 × 539.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.30x = 730,222.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,222.51/981.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.14

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