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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.18, 1,358.20 and 542.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.18, 1,358.20 and 542.08 is: 748.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.18 : 1,358.20 = 542.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.18/1,358.20 = 542.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.18x = 1,358.20 × 542.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.18x = 736,253.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,253.06/984.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.09

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