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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.16, 1,358.08 and 542.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.16, 1,358.08 and 542.04 is: 747.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.16 : 1,358.08 = 542.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.16/1,358.08 = 542.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.16x = 1,358.08 × 542.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.16x = 736,133.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,133.68/984.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.98

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