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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.32, 1,358.28 and 542.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.32, 1,358.28 and 542.12 is: 748.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.32 : 1,358.28 = 542.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.32/1,358.28 = 542.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.32x = 1,358.28 × 542.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.32x = 736,354.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,354.15/984.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.09

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