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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.99, 1,355.14 and 539.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.99, 1,355.14 and 539.92 is: 745.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.99 : 1,355.14 = 539.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.99/1,355.14 = 539.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.99x = 1,355.14 × 539.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.99x = 731,662.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,662.69/981.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.08

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