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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.33, 1,354.21 and 539.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.33, 1,354.21 and 539.22 is: 744.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.33 : 1,354.21 = 539.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.33/1,354.21 = 539.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.33x = 1,354.21 × 539.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.33x = 730,217.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,217.12/981.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.11

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