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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.05, 1,359.39 and 542.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.05, 1,359.39 and 542.97 is: 749.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.05 : 1,359.39 = 542.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.05/1,359.39 = 542.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.05x = 1,359.39 × 542.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.05x = 738,107.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,107.99/985.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.31

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