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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.29, 1,358.36 and 542.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.29, 1,358.36 and 542.23 is: 748.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.29 : 1,358.36 = 542.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.29/1,358.36 = 542.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.29x = 1,358.36 × 542.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.29x = 736,543.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,543.54/984.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.30

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