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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.66, 1,358.81 and 542.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.66, 1,358.81 and 542.56 is: 748.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.66 : 1,358.81 = 542.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.66/1,358.81 = 542.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.66x = 1,358.81 × 542.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.66x = 737,233.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,233.24/984.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.72

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