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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.08, 1,359.38 and 543

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.08, 1,359.38 and 543 is: 749.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.08 : 1,359.38 = 543 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.08/1,359.38 = 543/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.08x = 1,359.38 × 543
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.08x = 738,143.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,143.34/985.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.32

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