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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.11, 1,359.46 and 543.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.11, 1,359.46 and 543.01 is: 749.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.11 : 1,359.46 = 543.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.11/1,359.46 = 543.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.11x = 1,359.46 × 543.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.11x = 738,196.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,196.38/985.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.35

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