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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.26, 1,358.39 and 542.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.26, 1,358.39 and 542.20 is: 748.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.26 : 1,358.39 = 542.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.26/1,358.39 = 542.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.26x = 1,358.39 × 542.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.26x = 736,519.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,519.06/984.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.30

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