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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.63, 1,354.63 and 539.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.63, 1,354.63 and 539.50 is: 744.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.63 : 1,354.63 = 539.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.63/1,354.63 = 539.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.63x = 1,354.63 × 539.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.63x = 730,820.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,820.18/981.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.50

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