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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.56, 1,354.57 and 539.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.56, 1,354.57 and 539.49 is: 744.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.56 : 1,354.57 = 539.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.56/1,354.57 = 539.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.56x = 1,354.57 × 539.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.56x = 730,776.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,776.97/981.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.51

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