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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.76, 1,358.97 and 542.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.76, 1,358.97 and 542.68 is: 748.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.76 : 1,358.97 = 542.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.76/1,358.97 = 542.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.76x = 1,358.97 × 542.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.76x = 737,485.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,485.84/984.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.90

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