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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.44, 1,354.37 and 539.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.44, 1,354.37 and 539.38 is: 744.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.44 : 1,354.37 = 539.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.44/1,354.37 = 539.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.44x = 1,354.37 × 539.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.44x = 730,520.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,520.09/981.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.33

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