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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.90, 1,359.17 and 542.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.90, 1,359.17 and 542.79 is: 749.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.90 : 1,359.17 = 542.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.90/1,359.17 = 542.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.90x = 1,359.17 × 542.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.90x = 737,743.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,743.88/984.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.05

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