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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.24, 1,358.18 and 542.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.24, 1,358.18 and 542.14 is: 748.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.24 : 1,358.18 = 542.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.24/1,358.18 = 542.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.24x = 1,358.18 × 542.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.24x = 736,323.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,323.71/984.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.11

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