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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.59, 1,358.74 and 542.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.59, 1,358.74 and 542.50 is: 748.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.59 : 1,358.74 = 542.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.59/1,358.74 = 542.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.59x = 1,358.74 × 542.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.59x = 737,113.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,113.73/984.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.65

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