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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.01, 1,359.33 and 542.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.01, 1,359.33 and 542.87 is: 749.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.01 : 1,359.33 = 542.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.01/1,359.33 = 542.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.01x = 1,359.33 × 542.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.01x = 737,939.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,939.48/985.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.17

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