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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.10, 1,359.36 and 543.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.10, 1,359.36 and 543.02 is: 749.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.10 : 1,359.36 = 543.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.10/1,359.36 = 543.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.10x = 1,359.36 × 543.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.10x = 738,159.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,159.67/985.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.32

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