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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.18, 1,359.56 and 543.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.18, 1,359.56 and 543.11 is: 749.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.18 : 1,359.56 = 543.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.18/1,359.56 = 543.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.18x = 1,359.56 × 543.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.18x = 738,387.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,387.92/985.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.50

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