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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.54, 1,358.58 and 542.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.54, 1,358.58 and 542.37 is: 748.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.54 : 1,358.58 = 542.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.54/1,358.58 = 542.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.54x = 1,358.58 × 542.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.54x = 736,853.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,853.03/984.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.42

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