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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.91, 1,355.08 and 539.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.91, 1,355.08 and 539.81 is: 744.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.91 : 1,355.08 = 539.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.91/1,355.08 = 539.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.91x = 1,355.08 × 539.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.91x = 731,479.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,479.89/981.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.95

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