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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.20, 1,358.24 and 542.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.20, 1,358.24 and 542.12 is: 748.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.20 : 1,358.24 = 542.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.20/1,358.24 = 542.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.20x = 1,358.24 × 542.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.20x = 736,329.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,329.07/984.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.15

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