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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.82, 1,354.94 and 539.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.82, 1,354.94 and 539.72 is: 744.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.82 : 1,354.94 = 539.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.82/1,354.94 = 539.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.82x = 1,354.94 × 539.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.82x = 731,288.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,288.22/981.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.83

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