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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.50, 1,358.62 and 542.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.50, 1,358.62 and 542.44 is: 748.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.50 : 1,358.62 = 542.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.50/1,358.62 = 542.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.50x = 1,358.62 × 542.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.50x = 736,969.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,969.83/984.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.57

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