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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.71, 1,358.88 and 542.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.71, 1,358.88 and 542.66 is: 748.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.71 : 1,358.88 = 542.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.71/1,358.88 = 542.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.71x = 1,358.88 × 542.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.71x = 737,403.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,403.03/984.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.85

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