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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.04, 1,359.35 and 542.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.04, 1,359.35 and 542.93 is: 749.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.04 : 1,359.35 = 542.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.04/1,359.35 = 542.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.04x = 1,359.35 × 542.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.04x = 738,031.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,031.90/985.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.24

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