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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.83, 1,358.96 and 542.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.83, 1,358.96 and 542.70 is: 748.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.83 : 1,358.96 = 542.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.83/1,358.96 = 542.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.83x = 1,358.96 × 542.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.83x = 737,504.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,504.88/984.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.87

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