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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.06, 1,359.40 and 542.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.06, 1,359.40 and 542.96 is: 749.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.06 : 1,359.40 = 542.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.06/1,359.40 = 542.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.06x = 1,359.40 × 542.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.06x = 738,103.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,103.33/985.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.30

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