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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.82, 1,359.12 and 542.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.82, 1,359.12 and 542.80 is: 749.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.82 : 1,359.12 = 542.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.82/1,359.12 = 542.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.82x = 1,359.12 × 542.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.82x = 737,730.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,730.34/984.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.10

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