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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.83, 1,354.93 and 539.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.83, 1,354.93 and 539.73 is: 744.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.83 : 1,354.93 = 539.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.83/1,354.93 = 539.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.83x = 1,354.93 × 539.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.83x = 731,295.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,295.02/981.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.83

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