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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.88, 1,355.06 and 539.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.88, 1,355.06 and 539.80 is: 744.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.88 : 1,355.06 = 539.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.88/1,355.06 = 539.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.88x = 1,355.06 × 539.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.88x = 731,459.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,459.35/981.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.96

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