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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.41, 1,354.32 and 539.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.41, 1,354.32 and 539.32 is: 744.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.41 : 1,354.32 = 539.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.41/1,354.32 = 539.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.41x = 1,354.32 × 539.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.41x = 730,407.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,407.11/981.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.24

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