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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.43, 1,358.52 and 542.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.43, 1,358.52 and 542.35 is: 748.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.43 : 1,358.52 = 542.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.43/1,358.52 = 542.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.43x = 1,358.52 × 542.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.43x = 736,793.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,793.32/984.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.45

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