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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.62, 1,358.79 and 542.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.62, 1,358.79 and 542.55 is: 748.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.62 : 1,358.79 = 542.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.62/1,358.79 = 542.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.62x = 1,358.79 × 542.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.62x = 737,211.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,211.51/984.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.73

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