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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.80, 1,358.93 and 542.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.80, 1,358.93 and 542.69 is: 748.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.80 : 1,358.93 = 542.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.80/1,358.93 = 542.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.80x = 1,358.93 × 542.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.80x = 737,468.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,468.21/984.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.85

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