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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.98, 1,359.23 and 542.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.98, 1,359.23 and 542.88 is: 749.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.98 : 1,359.23 = 542.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.98/1,359.23 = 542.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.98x = 1,359.23 × 542.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.98x = 737,896.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,896.07/984.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.15

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