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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.31, 1,359.74 and 543.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.31, 1,359.74 and 543.20 is: 749.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.31 : 1,359.74 = 543.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.31/1,359.74 = 543.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.31x = 1,359.74 × 543.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.31x = 738,601.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,601.25/985.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.62

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