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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.96, 1,359.26 and 542.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.96, 1,359.26 and 542.90 is: 749.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.96 : 1,359.26 = 542.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.96/1,359.26 = 542.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.96x = 1,359.26 × 542.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.96x = 737,942.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,942.25/984.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.21

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