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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.91, 1,359.24 and 542.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.91, 1,359.24 and 542.81 is: 749.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.91 : 1,359.24 = 542.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.91/1,359.24 = 542.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.91x = 1,359.24 × 542.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.91x = 737,811.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,811.11/984.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.12

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