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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.89, 1,355.03 and 539.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.89, 1,355.03 and 539.82 is: 744.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.89 : 1,355.03 = 539.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.89/1,355.03 = 539.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.89x = 1,355.03 × 539.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.89x = 731,469.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,469.60/981.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.96

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