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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.93, 1,355.04 and 539.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.93, 1,355.04 and 539.85 is: 744.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.93 : 1,355.04 = 539.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.93/1,355.04 = 539.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.93x = 1,355.04 × 539.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.93x = 731,518.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,518.34/981.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.98

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