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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.98, 1,359.21 and 542.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.98, 1,359.21 and 542.80 is: 749.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.98 : 1,359.21 = 542.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.98/1,359.21 = 542.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.98x = 1,359.21 × 542.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.98x = 737,782.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,782.92/984.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.04

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