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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.17, 1,359.52 and 543.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.17, 1,359.52 and 543.07 is: 749.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.17 : 1,359.52 = 543.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.17/1,359.52 = 543.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.17x = 1,359.52 × 543.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.17x = 738,314.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,314.53/985.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.43

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