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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.67, 1,354.70 and 539.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.67, 1,354.70 and 539.58 is: 744.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.67 : 1,354.70 = 539.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.67/1,354.70 = 539.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.67x = 1,354.70 × 539.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.67x = 730,969.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,969.03/981.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.62

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