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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.55, 1,354.62 and 539.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.55, 1,354.62 and 539.53 is: 744.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.55 : 1,354.62 = 539.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.55/1,354.62 = 539.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.55x = 1,354.62 × 539.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.55x = 730,858.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,858.13/981.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.60

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