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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.58, 1,354.48 and 539.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.58, 1,354.48 and 539.48 is: 744.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.58 : 1,354.48 = 539.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.58/1,354.48 = 539.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.58x = 1,354.48 × 539.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.58x = 730,714.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,714.87/981.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.43

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