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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.46, 1,358.54 and 542.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.46, 1,358.54 and 542.40 is: 748.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.46 : 1,358.54 = 542.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.46/1,358.54 = 542.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.46x = 1,358.54 × 542.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.46x = 736,869.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,869.38/984.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.50

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