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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.80, 1,359.06 and 542.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.80, 1,359.06 and 542.72 is: 748.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.80 : 1,359.06 = 542.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.80/1,359.06 = 542.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.80x = 1,359.06 × 542.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.80x = 737,589.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,589.04/984.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.97

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