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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.46, 1,354.43 and 539.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.46, 1,354.43 and 539.35 is: 744.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.46 : 1,354.43 = 539.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.46/1,354.43 = 539.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.46x = 1,354.43 × 539.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.46x = 730,511.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,511.82/981.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.31

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