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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.27, 1,359.66 and 543.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.27, 1,359.66 and 543.22 is: 749.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.27 : 1,359.66 = 543.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.27/1,359.66 = 543.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.27x = 1,359.66 × 543.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.27x = 738,586.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,586.35/985.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.63

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