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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.99, 1,359.25 and 542.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.99, 1,359.25 and 542.89 is: 749.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.99 : 1,359.25 = 542.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.99/1,359.25 = 542.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.99x = 1,359.25 × 542.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.99x = 737,915.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,915.93/984.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.16

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