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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.21, 1,359.57 and 543.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.21, 1,359.57 and 543.14 is: 749.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.21 : 1,359.57 = 543.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.21/1,359.57 = 543.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.21x = 1,359.57 × 543.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.21x = 738,435.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,435.15/985.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.52

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