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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.60, 1,358.72 and 542.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.60, 1,358.72 and 542.49 is: 748.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.60 : 1,358.72 = 542.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.60/1,358.72 = 542.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.60x = 1,358.72 × 542.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.60x = 737,089.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,089.30/984.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.62

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