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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.14, 1,359.54 and 543.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.14, 1,359.54 and 543.09 is: 749.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.14 : 1,359.54 = 543.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.14/1,359.54 = 543.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.14x = 1,359.54 × 543.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.14x = 738,352.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,352.58/985.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.49

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