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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.27, 1,358.28 and 542.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.27, 1,358.28 and 542.16 is: 748.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.27 : 1,358.28 = 542.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.27/1,358.28 = 542.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.27x = 1,358.28 × 542.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.27x = 736,405.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,405.08/984.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.17

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