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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.21, 1,359.48 and 543.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.21, 1,359.48 and 543.00 is: 749.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.21 : 1,359.48 = 543.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.21/1,359.48 = 543.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.21x = 1,359.48 × 543.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.21x = 738,204.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,204.77/985.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.28

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