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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.27, 1,358.25 and 542.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.27, 1,358.25 and 542.09 is: 748.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.27 : 1,358.25 = 542.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.27/1,358.25 = 542.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.27x = 1,358.25 × 542.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.27x = 736,295.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,295.11/984.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.06

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