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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.56, 1,354.55 and 539.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.56, 1,354.55 and 539.46 is: 744.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.56 : 1,354.55 = 539.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.56/1,354.55 = 539.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.56x = 1,354.55 × 539.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.56x = 730,722.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,722.85/981.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.45

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