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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.21, 1,358.30 and 542.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.21, 1,358.30 and 542.19 is: 748.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.21 : 1,358.30 = 542.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.21/1,358.30 = 542.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.21x = 1,358.30 × 542.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.21x = 736,453.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,453.97/984.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.27

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