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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.50, 1,358.58 and 542.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.50, 1,358.58 and 542.39 is: 748.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.50 : 1,358.58 = 542.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.50/1,358.58 = 542.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.50x = 1,358.58 × 542.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.50x = 736,883.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,883.60/984.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.49

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