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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.66, 1,354.74 and 539.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.66, 1,354.74 and 539.58 is: 744.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.66 : 1,354.74 = 539.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.66/1,354.74 = 539.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.66x = 1,354.74 × 539.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.66x = 730,990.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,990.61/981.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.65

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