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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.36, 1,354.24 and 539.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.36, 1,354.24 and 539.21 is: 744.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.36 : 1,354.24 = 539.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.36/1,354.24 = 539.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.36x = 1,354.24 × 539.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.36x = 730,221.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,221.79/981.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.09

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