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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.91, 1,355.04 and 539.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.91, 1,355.04 and 539.83 is: 744.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.91 : 1,355.04 = 539.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.91/1,355.04 = 539.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.91x = 1,355.04 × 539.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.91x = 731,491.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,491.24/981.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.97

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