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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.83, 1,354.95 and 539.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.83, 1,354.95 and 539.74 is: 744.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.83 : 1,354.95 = 539.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.83/1,354.95 = 539.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.83x = 1,354.95 × 539.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.83x = 731,320.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,320.71/981.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.85

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