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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.06, 1,358.02 and 542.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.06, 1,358.02 and 542.04 is: 748.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.06 : 1,358.02 = 542.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.06/1,358.02 = 542.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.06x = 1,358.02 × 542.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.06x = 736,101.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,101.16/984.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.02

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