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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.94, 1,355.19 and 539.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.94, 1,355.19 and 539.89 is: 745.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.94 : 1,355.19 = 539.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.94/1,355.19 = 539.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.94x = 1,355.19 × 539.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.94x = 731,653.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,653.53/981.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.11

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