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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.42, 1,354.42 and 539.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.42, 1,354.42 and 539.36 is: 744.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.42 : 1,354.42 = 539.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.42/1,354.42 = 539.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.42x = 1,354.42 × 539.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.42x = 730,518.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,518.95/981.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.35

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