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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.12, 1,359.45 and 543.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.12, 1,359.45 and 543.03 is: 749.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.12 : 1,359.45 = 543.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.12/1,359.45 = 543.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.12x = 1,359.45 × 543.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.12x = 738,222.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,222.13/985.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.37

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