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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.40, 1,358.46 and 542.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.40, 1,358.46 and 542.31 is: 748.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.40 : 1,358.46 = 542.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.40/1,358.46 = 542.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.40x = 1,358.46 × 542.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.40x = 736,706.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,706.44/984.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.38

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