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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.71, 1,354.74 and 539.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.71, 1,354.74 and 539.60 is: 744.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.71 : 1,354.74 = 539.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.71/1,354.74 = 539.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.71x = 1,354.74 × 539.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.71x = 731,017.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,017.70/981.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.64

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