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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.45, 1,358.57 and 542.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.45, 1,358.57 and 542.33 is: 748.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.45 : 1,358.57 = 542.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.45/1,358.57 = 542.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.45x = 1,358.57 × 542.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.45x = 736,792.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,792.93/984.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.43

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