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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.14, 1,358.02 and 542.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.14, 1,358.02 and 542.06 is: 747.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.14 : 1,358.02 = 542.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.14/1,358.02 = 542.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.14x = 1,358.02 × 542.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.14x = 736,128.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,128.32/984.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.99

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