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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.37, 1,358.38 and 542.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.37, 1,358.38 and 542.20 is: 748.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.37 : 1,358.38 = 542.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.37/1,358.38 = 542.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.37x = 1,358.38 × 542.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.37x = 736,513.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,513.64/984.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.21

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