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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.16, 1,358.04 and 541.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.16, 1,358.04 and 541.96 is: 747.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.16 : 1,358.04 = 541.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.16/1,358.04 = 541.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.16x = 1,358.04 × 541.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.16x = 736,003.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,003.36/984.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.85

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