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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.33, 1,358.40 and 542.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.33, 1,358.40 and 542.22 is: 748.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.33 : 1,358.40 = 542.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.33/1,358.40 = 542.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.33x = 1,358.40 × 542.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.33x = 736,551.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,551.65/984.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.28

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