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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.19, 1,358.18 and 542.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.19, 1,358.18 and 542.09 is: 748.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.19 : 1,358.18 = 542.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.19/1,358.18 = 542.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.19x = 1,358.18 × 542.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.19x = 736,246.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,246.29/984.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.08

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