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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.20, 1,359.56 and 543.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.20, 1,359.56 and 543.10 is: 749.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.20 : 1,359.56 = 543.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.20/1,359.56 = 543.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.20x = 1,359.56 × 543.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.20x = 738,377.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,377.04/985.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.47

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