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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.74, 1,354.82 and 539.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.74, 1,354.82 and 539.66 is: 744.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.74 : 1,354.82 = 539.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.74/1,354.82 = 539.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.74x = 1,354.82 × 539.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.74x = 731,142.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,142.16/981.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.74

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