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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.35, 1,358.37 and 542.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.35, 1,358.37 and 542.23 is: 748.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.35 : 1,358.37 = 542.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.35/1,358.37 = 542.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.35x = 1,358.37 × 542.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.35x = 736,545.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,545.57/984.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.25

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