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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.94, 1,359.14 and 542.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.94, 1,359.14 and 542.86 is: 749.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.94 : 1,359.14 = 542.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.94/1,359.14 = 542.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.94x = 1,359.14 × 542.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.94x = 737,822.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,822.74/984.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.10

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