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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.63, 1,358.73 and 542.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.63, 1,358.73 and 542.44 is: 748.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.63 : 1,358.73 = 542.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.63/1,358.73 = 542.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.63x = 1,358.73 × 542.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.63x = 737,029.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,029.50/984.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.53

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