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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.51, 1,354.45 and 539.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.51, 1,354.45 and 539.41 is: 744.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.51 : 1,354.45 = 539.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.51/1,354.45 = 539.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.51x = 1,354.45 × 539.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.51x = 730,603.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,603.87/981.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.37

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