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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.32, 1,359.66 and 543.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.32, 1,359.66 and 543.18 is: 749.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.32 : 1,359.66 = 543.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.32/1,359.66 = 543.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.32x = 1,359.66 × 543.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.32x = 738,540.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,540.12/985.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.54

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