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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.61, 1,358.72 and 542.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.61, 1,358.72 and 542.47 is: 748.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.61 : 1,358.72 = 542.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.61/1,358.72 = 542.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.61x = 1,358.72 × 542.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.61x = 737,064.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,064.84/984.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.59

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